Hilda’s Sparrow Scout Badge Guide

Illustrated by Victoria Evans
Paperback
$21.99 US
On sale Jan 07, 2025 | 80 Pages | 9781838742751

Join Hilda, Twig and friends to find out what it takes to be a brave and brilliant Sparrow Scout in this very-nearly official (with a few little additions from Hilda) guide.

Join Hilda, Twig and friends to find out what it takes to be a brave and brilliant Sparrow Scout in this very-nearly official (with a few little additions from Hilda) guide. Learn how to collect scouting badges, from practical outdoors awards to some of the REAL skills you need for life in Trolberg. Welcome to the flock!


This guide introduces many popular level-one Sparrow Scout badges, perfect for new recruits. As well as learning cloud types, star constellations and how to build a shelter, you’ll discover tons of interesting facts about the creatures of Trolberg, plus some secret tips and tricks from your favourite blue-haired Sparrow, Hilda!
After studying English Literature with Creative Writing at the University of East Anglia, Emily moved to London where she worked for several children’s publishers, editing a range of fiction and non-fiction books and magazines. In 2018, she left the office to pursue a writing career of her own. She currently lives in Oxfordshire, where she enjoys going for walks through woods and wild places.

Victoria Evans is based in Canada. She has done Character Designer and Colour Stylist work for clients such as Disney, Marvel, Warner Brothers, Marvel Animation and most recently on Hilda for Netflix.

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Join Hilda, Twig and friends to find out what it takes to be a brave and brilliant Sparrow Scout in this very-nearly official (with a few little additions from Hilda) guide.

Join Hilda, Twig and friends to find out what it takes to be a brave and brilliant Sparrow Scout in this very-nearly official (with a few little additions from Hilda) guide. Learn how to collect scouting badges, from practical outdoors awards to some of the REAL skills you need for life in Trolberg. Welcome to the flock!


This guide introduces many popular level-one Sparrow Scout badges, perfect for new recruits. As well as learning cloud types, star constellations and how to build a shelter, you’ll discover tons of interesting facts about the creatures of Trolberg, plus some secret tips and tricks from your favourite blue-haired Sparrow, Hilda!

Author

After studying English Literature with Creative Writing at the University of East Anglia, Emily moved to London where she worked for several children’s publishers, editing a range of fiction and non-fiction books and magazines. In 2018, she left the office to pursue a writing career of her own. She currently lives in Oxfordshire, where she enjoys going for walks through woods and wild places.

Victoria Evans is based in Canada. She has done Character Designer and Colour Stylist work for clients such as Disney, Marvel, Warner Brothers, Marvel Animation and most recently on Hilda for Netflix.

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