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A True Home (Heartwood Hotel, 1) Paperback – July 3, 2017

by Kallie George (Author), Stephanie Graegin (Illustrator, Cover Art)
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 1,244 ratings
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Courage, kindness, and adventure abounds in this charming, illustrated chapter book series about a mouse discovering the true meaning of home.

When Mona the Mouse stumbles across the wondrous world of the Heartwood Hotel in the middle of a storm, she desperately hopes they'll let her stay. As it turns out, Mona is precisely the maid they need at the grandest hotel in Fernwood Forest, where animals come from far and wide for safety, luxury, and comfort. But the Heartwood Hotel is not all acorn soufflés and soft moss-lined beds. Danger lurks, and as it approaches, Mona finds that this hotel is more than a warm place to spend the night. It might also be a home.

These heartwarming stories will delight newly independent readers and send them scurrying for the second book in the series, The Greatest Gift.

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    5 - 9 years, from customers
  2. Book 1 of 4
    Heartwood Hotel
  3. Print length
    176 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    2 - 5
  6. Lexile measure
    650L
  7. Dimensions
    5.45 x 0.7 x 7.7 inches
  8. Publisher
    Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
  9. Publication date
    July 3, 2017
  10. ISBN-10
    1484746384
  11. ISBN-13
    978-1484746387
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A True Home by Kallie George The Greatest Gift by Kallie George Better Together by Kallie George Home Again by Kallie George Clover's Luck by Kallie George Bedtime Ballet by Kallie George
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Enjoy Kallie George's kid-favorite, teacher-recommended, parent-loved books. HEARTWOOD HOTEL BOOK 1 The beloved illustrated chapter book series begins with mouse Mona finding a hidden animal hotel in the forest. HEARTWOOD HOTEL BOOK 2 This sweet story finds Mona and her friends on the case when food starts disappearing during hibernation season. HEARTWOOD HOTEL BOOK 3 Spring has brought the DRAMA: a rival hotel has opened, Mona feels replaced, and some uninvited guests drop in. HEARTWOOD HOTEL BOOK 4 The adorable series finds the animals protecting the hotel and the forest from a fire (there's also a wedding!). THE MAGICAL ANIMAL ADOPTION AGENCY BOOK 1 Discover an adoption agency for magical creatures in this illustrated chapter book series. BEDTIME PICTURE BOOK Get ready for sleep with this delightful, dance-filled read-aloud, perfect for little ballerinas.

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"[A] warm, winning tale."―Kirkus

"This warm series starter is easy to love."―Booklist

“Charming and imaginative, and full of endearing characters who excel at kindness as only animals can. With stories that highlights the power of friendship, the Heartwood Hotel is sure to leave readers eager to visit again.” ―Ashley Spires, author and illustrator of The Most Magnificent Thing

“If there’s one thing...Kallie George knows, it’s how to create a tale full of whimsy.” ―Quill & Quire

Praise for The Greatest Gift (Heartwood Hotel #2):

"Settle in a cozy chair and pass the cheese crumble! Mona’s adventures continue in this critter-crammed sequel that will pull at your heartstrings as well as your funny bone.”―Cyndi Marko, author and illustrator of the Kung Pow Chicken series

About the Author

Kallie George is the author of the Magical Animal Adoption Agency series, as well as the Heartwood Hotel series. She works as an author and speaker in Vancouver, Canada, and she holds a master's in children's literature from the University of British Columbia. In addition to writing books for young readers, she leads workshops for aspiring writers.

Born during a blizzard on Groundhog Day in Chicago, Illinois, Stephanie Graegin spent her childhood drawing and collecting fauna in Fort Wayne, Indiana and Houston, Texas. She received her BFA in Fine Arts from the Maryland Institute College of Art in Baltimore, Maryland. She later attended Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York, obtaining a Master of Fine Arts in Printmaking. Stephanie now lives in Brooklyn, is still drawing, and has managed to keep her collection down to one orange cat. Find out more at graegin.com.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Little, Brown Books for Young Readers (July 3, 2017)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 176 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1484746384
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1484746387
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 5 - 9 years, from customers
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 650L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 2 - 5
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 5.1 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.45 x 0.7 x 7.7 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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Kallie George is an author, speaker and instructor of creative writing workshops. She has a master’s degree in children’s literature from the University of British Columbia.

She has written a number of acclaimed books for young readers including the early reader series Tiny Tails, the picture book series Duck, Duck, Dinosaur. Clover’s Luck— the opener of the enchanting Magical Animal Adoption Agency series—features Clover, an unlucky girl who discovers a magical cottage in the woods which is home to fairy horses, unicorns and a fiery dragon.

Kallie has always loved writing from the time she was a child, and now loves to bring that same joy to the students she teaches.

More information about Kallie is available on her website at kalliegeorge.com and magicalanimaladoptionagency.com.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Very sweet story
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My kids really liked it.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Cute story
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My son read this for Battle of the Books; super cute and wholesome story. We loved it.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful first book to the entire series
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The first book of the heartwood hotel series is very fun to read and introduces you to the characters.
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5.0 out of 5 stars So cute
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It's such a cute story and easy for my child to follow along with.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Best Book Ever
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From my 8-year old: Best book ever. I like learning about Mona. Fun adventures.

She’s been devouring the series.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Read Aloud for Students
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Second graders loved the story. It took them a few chapters to understand that animals were talking so make sure they understand the differences between woodland animals.
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5.0 out of 5 stars So cute!
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4yo loves this as a read aloud bedtime story.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Such a great book and my hard to please readers loved it!!
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There are some good kids books out there, but honestly if they come to a part where it’s slow, a lot of kids lose interest and move on. This book is an easy read, NOT boring. They want to read “Diary of a wimpy kid” books so I was thrilled that they loved this book! Books are not always cheap, especially hardcover, so this was a gamble that paid off! Also it would be a good choice for parents reading out loud. -From a pleasantly surprised mom:)
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Kaela
5.0 out of 5 stars Great intro into chapter books!
Reviewed in Canada on October 22, 2023
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Loved this book and it’s been great to read each night with my almost 5 year old. Chapters are a good length: 8-12 pages. Simply written and a few simple illustrations here and there, with great content about friendship & sweet little animals characters. We are on book 3 of this series and absolutely loving them!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Livro lindo ! Com uma história fofa!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Charming
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I read this with my son, who is seven. The characters are sweet, the tale is charming, and it has just enough excitement to keep a kid interested. Good for a calm bed time read.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great book to read, my daughter and I loved it
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This is a great book, and the plot is easy to follow. My daughter is into animals and fantasy lately and this fits the bill. It discusses topics about loss, about bravery and trying to find your place in a big world.
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Heather
5.0 out of 5 stars Very cute story
Reviewed in Canada on January 29, 2021
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My 5 year old loves this series, highly recommend!
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