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...

The city of Trolberg has yet more secrets to unravel as Hilda stumbles upon Tontu, a lost house spirit. Plunged into the mind-bending world of the Nisse, Hilda discovers hidden passages that only the house spirits can navigate... and something has been ransacking them all! Could this be linked to reports of an elusive beast haunting the city?

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. The magic and folklore of the wild, windswept North come alive in this book about an adventurous little girl and her habit of befriending anything, no matter how curious it might seem. While on an expedition to illustrate the magical creatures of the mountains around...

"Leaving their home in the wilderness, Hilda, Twig and her mother have moved to the big bustling city of Trolberg. Hilda must find a way to fit into this new and very different way of life by building new friendships with humans--and creatures. Soon, she discovers the city is just as mysterious and filled with adventures as the wilderness." --