Hilda and the Ghost Ship

Hilda Tie-In #5

by Stephen Davies, Sapo Lendário (Illustrator), Luke Pearson (Creator)

2 hours

Genres: Fantasy, Middle Grade, Audiobook, Graphic Novels, Childrens, Fiction

200 pages, Paperback

First published November 16, 2020

Reviews

[Mehsi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hilda and her friends are back for three new adventures! Witches, crazy plans, Krakens! Oh yes!


The fifth Hilda book tied in with the Netflix series and this time we have 4 episodes into one story. Chapter 2: The Draugen/Chapter 3: The Witch/Chapter 5: The Windmill/Chapter 7: The Beast of Cauldron Island.

Sadly, I do have to say that whereas it worked for the previous book to put many story-lines of episodes into one story (in that one it was 3 and few bits of others, in this one it was 4 episodes though one got used only for one chapter), it didn’t work in this one. It just didn’t feel like one connected story, instead it felt chunky and unnatural, at times it just didn’t click together. For instance with chapter 1 being about the librarian and the big secret what she is but then we just skip all of the important stuff and go to chapter 2 with David and the Windmill. I would have rather seen it connect better, get more insight in what happened in chapter 1.

But despite it being a bit chunky/unnatural, I did love seeing all these stories in one book and I did like how well they fitted together. Also, I love love that there are changes done so that even if you watched the series (like me) there is plenty of new details or new things to make you want to keep reading. It is like you get a new story with old elements. Love it! Like The Windmill is now mostly about David, while it was also about Frida/Hilda. At one point Hilda has to convince a weather spirit to help her out and whereas in the series she makes it angry… she makes it laugh with terrible Woodman jokes in this one. With the final battle at the end… well it was much more dangerous and scary and the book also doesn’t omit how bad it went for the Patrol. But, there are also things that I missed, like seeing the Draugen get reunited, that was one of my favourite parts in the series. Or that we didn’t see the elves help out with the Lindworm.

I had fun seeing everyone again. Love that Hilda is also growing up in the book, finding out more about responsibilities, what she shouldn’t say at times, and more. Love that Frida is now doing training to become a Witch. And David, David shines in this one as he is really brave in this one and I was just rooting for him!

The art was once again perfect.

All in all, I am still very very happy with this story and I will definitely be buying the sixth book and then hoping very hard that we get a third season + new books!

Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/

[Mike Watson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again…
I love the Hilda stories!
End of Review!

[Kristin DeGarmo · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not as good as the TV show version but still good. The book leaves a few instances out like in the Victoria Van Gale segment where she creates a nisse and tries to infiltrate Nowhere Space, at the end in the tv show Van Gale and Hilda share a moment where Van Gale chooses to stay in Nowhere Space but in the book Hilda doesn’t realize Van Gale is missing until the hole to Nowhere Space closes up. Little things like that make the book a little disappointing. Otherwise, it’s a good book.

[Daisy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Quality Rating: Three Stars
Enjoyment Rating: Three Stars

I really enjoy these Hilda audio-dramas and how they expand on the television episodes, but I have noticed that the original-TV ones aren't quite as good as the Luke Pearson-originals. They're quite a bit more complicated and their resolutions have less impact - but still respect the fully-cast and sound designed productions and I'd listen to more.

[Lissa · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5 Stars

I love Hilda so much <3

The show is a favourite of mine, but these tie-in novels are stellar - specifically the audiobook versions. With most of the original voice actors from the series reprising their roles, as well as sound effects, the audios are an absolute delight. I highly recommend.

[Kat · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved, loved, loved this 5th tie-in audiobook!!
I think that this is my favourite one so far. Absolutely loved the story and the cast is of course amazing as always. Was also very glad that Twig participates more in this one, as he is my favourite creature of this series. Highly recommended for young and old and remember to be helpful and friendly to all people, creatures and spirits 💙

[Bookwalker · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another fun and exciting Hilda novel. I’m impressed with how they managed to incorporate the storylines of multiple episodes into the entire story and still made it work. There was one storyline that I would’ve like to have seen more of, but overall still a great read.

[DC · Rating 4 out of 5]

These books are as charming as the show - readable for upper elementary, not boring for grownups, a few sprinklings of more advanced vocab for an appropriate challenge for young readers. Give me this over Magic Treehouse any day!

[ScroogeMcduck · Rating 5 out of 5]

It was a really nice book! If your a big fan of the Hilda TV series, or if your into really cool magical creatures, this is a must read! (Of course you should start with the 1st book first)

[Macky · Rating 3 out of 5]

⭐️3.5⭐️

[Miyagami Noriko · Rating 5 out of 5]

As good, if not better, than the previous books.

[Sean Harding · Rating 3 out of 5]

Davies Doors #5
Hilda #5
More crazy loony adventurers from Hilda in this fifth volume in the series, which seems to grow more bizarre with each passing book.

[DeadlyDoom · Rating 3 out of 5]

My least favorite of all the Hilda books. Just wasn't my plot, other than that it was a good book.

[Antonio Feitoza Gomes · Rating 4 out of 5]

It is almost sad that this is the second to last of these books because there can never be enough of Hilda.

[Eline · Rating 3 out of 5]

Easy, fun read for on a train ride.

[Emm Woodworth · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love Hilda and this was a very fun read. I wish we could have some original stories though as well as these cute episode ones