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A cozy, folklore-infused stroll through a world where the magical and the mundane sit comfortably side by side. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with Hilda y el trol.

cozy
wondrous
autumnal
slightly eerie

01
Hilda and the Midnight Giant
Luke Pearson
A cozy, bittersweet plunge into a folklore-rich wilderness where hidden magical creatures complicate the very real fear of moving away from home.
Shares:
- cozy
- wondrous
- autumnal
- earnest
02
The witch boy
Molly Ostertag
A warm, affirming magical journey about breaking rigid traditions to bloom into your authentic self.
Shares:
- cozy
- autumnal
- earnest
- gentle
03
Mighty Jack and the Goblin King
Ben Hatke
A breathless, visually stunning rescue mission through a perilous fantasy realm where courage and sibling devotion are the ultimate magic.
Shares:
- wondrous
- earnest
04
Helga's Dowry
Tomie de Paola · 1977
A whimsical, folklore-inspired journey where a determined troll's quest for love takes an unexpected turn.
Shares:
- earnest
05
Lumberjanes Vol. 2
Grace Ellis
A chaotic, joyful celebration of hardcore lady-types fighting monsters and fiercely loving their friends.
Shares:
- earnest
06
Lumberjanes Vol. 1
N.D. Stevenson
A chaotic, punk-rock summer camp adventure fueled by supernatural mysteries and fierce, unapologetic girl power.
Shares:
- earnest
07
Ascender Volume 1
Jeff Lemire
A brisk, genre-bending adventure where the remnants of a sci-fi past collide with a dark, magical present.
Feels:
- lonely
- perilous
- atmospheric
08
In Real Life
Cory Doctorow and Jen Wang
A vibrant, big-hearted exploration of how our digital avatars connect us to very real, very human global struggles.
Shares:
- earnest
09
Phoebe and Her Unicorn
Dana Simpson
A witty, warmhearted celebration of childhood imagination and the magic of finding a best friend who matches your exact brand of weird.
Shares:
- cozy
10
Garlic and the Witch
Bree Paulsen
A charmingly illustrated, cozy fantasy about a brave little vegetable navigating the scary but magical changes of growing up.
Shares:
- cozy
- earnest
- gentle
11
Out From Boneville
Jeff Smith · 2006
A slapstick comedy that accidentally wanders into a sprawling, high-stakes fantasy epic.
Shares:
- cozy
- earnest
12
The Hidden Witch
Molly Knox Ostertag
A cozy, emotionally resonant graphic novel where empathy and true friendship are the ultimate antidotes to dark magic.
Shares:
- cozy
- autumnal
- earnest
- gentle

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