Hilda and the Black Hound by Luke Pearson
The fourth book in the HILDA series by Luke Pearson sees our little blue-haired adventurer grappling with two brand new mysteries. Taking place in a Scandinavian-inspired setting filled with all sorts of mythological creatures, Hilda and her mother have recently moved to the city after their log-cabin was destroyed — and Hilda is finding it a bit difficult to adjust.
Her mother suggests she join the Sparrow Scouts, something she was involved with as a little girl,
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