by Judd Winick
Part of Hilo, book 12
First published 2026
Holiday decorations fill the town and wrapped presents wait under trees. Hilo and his friends gather for seasonal celebrations, but their festive plans hit unexpected obstacles. The skating pond sits blocked off to visitors. Someone keeps stealing trees from the local tree lot. Most troubling of all, a massive and furious snowman rampages through town, destroying everything in its path. The friends must solve the mystery behind these holiday disruptions. What drives the giant snowman's anger? Why is someone taking trees? Time runs short as D.J.'s important family party approaches. Hilo and the gang race to understand what the destructive snowman actually wants before it ruins the big celebration. This holiday adventure combines family warmth with seasonal magic. Food, laughter, and togetherness anchor the story as the characters navigate both holiday joy and unexpected challenges. The friends discover that even the most disruptive holiday surprises can lead to meaningful connections and understanding.
Genres: christmas, mystery, fantasy, contemporary, holiday
Vibes: cozy, emotional, heartwarming, suspenseful, whimsical
Tropes: found-family, mystery-solving, seasonal-magic
Setting: Town
Period: Holiday Season
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