Heartwood Hotel Book 1: A True Home

Heartwood Hotel: A True Home by Kallie George (Ages 8-10)

Product Description
When a mouse named Mona loses her house in a violent storm, she stumbles upon the grand Heartwood Hotel—a woodland inn for animals nestled deep in Fernwood Forest. Welcomed in as a maid, Mona works hard to find her place among a curious staff and nervous guests. As the wolves plot to attack the hotel, Mona discovers that helping others, solving small problems, and standing up for what's right might earn her a true home after all.

Why We Chose It
This gentle chapter book blends warmth and whimsy with lovely prose and illustrations. Its woodland world is immersive and comforting, while the story subtly weaves in lessons about hospitality, kindness, and bravery. An excellent first novel-length read with rich emotional payoffs and safe suspense.