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Hilo Book 1: The Boy Who Crashed to Earth
Last updated Friday, July 10, 2026
Author: Judd Winick
Date of Publication: 2015
ISBN: 9780385386173
Grade Level: 3rd (GLCs: Click here for grade level guidelines.)
Date(s) Used: Aug. 2026
Synopsis:
BOOM! CLANG! CRASH! D.J. and Gina are totally ordinary kids. But Hilo isn't! Hilo just fell out of the sky and doesn't know where he came from, or what he's doing on Earth (or why going to school in only your underwear is a BAD idea!). Curious about this new place and the strange traditions of Earth humans, such as eating out of bowls and wearing shoes, Hilo attempts to fit in. But as D.J. and Gina work together to make Hilo seem like a normal kid, new problems - and villains - come to light. What if Hilo wasn't the only creature to fall to our planet? Can he and his friends save Earth from a drove of evil predators before it's too late?
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Graphic novels can present different challenges to read aloud. Teachers at MacArthur Park Elem. chose this one so as to engage kids in this style of book that is popular with kids, especially those disinclined to read chapter books.
Click this link to https://readingtokids.org/ReadingClubs/GraphicNovel.php for practical, easy tips about reading graphic novels aloud to make your reading club sessions more engaging and fun!
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Craft ideas: To be posted soon ...
*Note: These craft ideas are just suggestions.
You can use them, but you don't have to use them.
You can expand upon them, or add your own twist.
Remember, though, that the focus of your time should
not be on the development and execution of a craft;
the focus should be on the read-aloud and the
enjoyment of the book!
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