Illustrated by Stephanie Graegin

Cover design or artwork by Stephanie Graegin

On Sale: Jul 4, 2017
Page Count: 176 pages
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
ISBN-13: 9781484747360
Age Range: 7–10

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Courage, kindness, and adventure abound in this charming, illustrated chapter book series! When a stormy night causes Mona the Mouse to seek shelter in a warm, cozy hotel, she’s instantly welcomed in. Mona soon starts to wonder if this hotel could be more than a place to spend the night—maybe it could be a 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.

This first installment of the Heartwood Hotel chapter book series is a cozy adventure through an imaginative woodland, complete with charming black and white illustrations, comforting themes, and a classic feel.

Don’t miss more adventures at the Heartwood Hotel!
A True Home (#1)
The Greatest Gift (#2)
Better Together (#3)
Home Again (#4)
Family Forever (#5)
A Brave Beginning (#6)
Lost and Found (#7)

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Heartwood Hotel

Kallie George is the author of the Heartwood Hotel series and the Magical Animal Adoption Agency series as well as other books. She works as an author and editor on the Sunshine Coast, Canada, and she holds a master's in children's literature from the University of British Columbia. In addition to writing and editing, Kallie is a speaker and leads workshops for aspiring writers. She happened across the Heartwood Hotel on a hike with her husband and wishes she were a mouse like Mona so she could stay there, too. She invites you to visit her online at kalliegeorge.com.

Stephanie Graegin was born during a blizzard on Groundhog Day in Chicago, Illinois. Stephanie 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 and later attended Pratt Institute 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. She invites you to visit her online at www.graegin.com.

"[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

Kallie George

About the Author

Kallie George is the author of the Heartwood Hotel series and the Magical Animal Adoption Agency series as well as other books. She works as an author and editor on the Sunshine Coast, Canada, and she holds a master’s in children’s literature from the University of British Columbia. In addition to writing and editing, Kallie is a speaker and leads workshops for aspiring writers. She happened across the Heartwood Hotel on a hike with her husband and wishes she were a mouse like Mona so she could stay there, too. She invites you to visit her online at kalliegeorge.com.

Stephanie Graegin was born during a blizzard on Groundhog Day in Chicago, Illinois. Stephanie 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 and later attended Pratt Institute 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. She invites you to visit her online at http://www.graegin.com.

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