Akron Public Library

Hilda finds her world turned upside down as she faces the prospect of leaving her snow-capped birthplace for the hum of the megalopolis. Her mother, an architect, has been offered a prestigious position in the bustling metropolis that she would find hard to reject. Besides, the tiny elven creatures making a daily habit of bombarding them with threats isn't making Hilda's case any better. As she seeks ways to stall her mother's decision, Hilda rushes...

Hilda can never sit still for long without setting off on another adventure. She can't resist exploring her enchanting world -- a place where trolls walk, crows speak, and mountains move. While on an expedition to illustrate the magical creatures of the mountains around her home, Hilda spots a mountain troll. As the blue-haired explorer sits and sketches, she slowly starts to nod off. By the time she wakes up, the troll has totally disappeared and,...

Caught sneaking out of the house, Hilda is joined on her journey through the land of the trolls by her irate mother.

This special treasury edition contains the first two volumes of Hilda's adventures -- Hilda and the Troll and Hilda and the Midnight Giant -- for you to read over and over again, as well as bonus material from series creator, Luke Pearson.