Home Again (Heartwood Hotel, 4)

AUTHOR: Kallie George
ILLUSTRATOR: Stephanie Graegin

From the Publisher:

Courage, kindness, and adventure abounds in this charming, illustrated chapter book series about a mouse discovering the true meaning of home. 

It’s summer at the Heartwood Hotel, and everyone is in a flurry getting ready for Ms. Prickles’s wedding to Mr. Quillson! Meanwhile, a new mouse guest named Strawberry comes to stay. She’s sweet and soft-spoken like Mona, and gifted in the kitchen just as Mona’s mother was-could Strawberry be a long-lost relative?

But when lightning strikes part of Fernwood Forest and starts a fire, all thoughts go to the guests and staff hurrying to leave to make sure their homes and families are safe. Mona works to protect the Heartwood from harm, but as the fire rages on, it’s becoming dangerous to stay. Can Mona and her friends save their home before it’s too late?

These heartwarming stories will delight newly independent readers. 

Leah’s Thoughts:

This series is a lovely starting point for family read-alouds, especially with younger kids. The gentle woodland setting, kind-hearted characters, and just the right amount of adventure keep little listeners engaged without being overwhelming. Each book can stand on its own, but you may find your family reaching for the next one once you’ve started. Each book is linked to a specific season, allowing you to read them over the course of a year.