Books like Hawk Hill
Award winning
Nissa's Place
A. LaFaye, 2010
247 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of friendship and self-discovery.
Encourages resilience and emotional growth.
Beautifully illustrated, enhancing visual comprehension.
Ideal for shared parent-child reading sessions.

Nissa's Place
A. LaFaye, 2010
Award winning
Outlaw Red
Jim Kjelgaard, 1953
192 pages
Why to read
Adventure with themes of loyalty and survival in wilderness.
Enhances knowledge about wildlife and nature.
Stimulates empathy and emotional growth.
Encourages independent and critical thinking skills.

Outlaw Red
Jim Kjelgaard, 1953
Award winning
Dogtown: Tales of Rescue, Rehabilitation, and Redemption
Gennifer Choldenko, Stefan Bechtel, Applegate Katherine, 2023
352 pages
Why to read
Inspires compassion through rescue animal stories.
Highlights importance of responsibility and care.
Encourages empathy and emotional development.
Engaging real-life tales boost reading interest.

Dogtown: Tales of Rescue, Rehabilitation, and Redemption
Gennifer Choldenko, Stefan Bechtel, Applegate Katherine, 2023
Award winning
Breakaway: Ready-to-Read Level 2
David Sabino, 2019
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging sports-themed narrative for young readers.
Boosts vocabulary with Level 2 reading challenges.
Encourages teamwork and sportsmanship values.
Supports early reading independence.

Breakaway: Ready-to-Read Level 2
David Sabino, 2019
Award winning
Something on the Hill
Jane Kohuth, 2024
40 pages
Why to read
Explores curiosity through a mysterious, engaging storyline.
Encourages exploration and inquisitiveness in young readers.
Strengthens comprehension and predictive skills.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

Something on the Hill
Jane Kohuth, 2024
Polly's Pen Pal (MathStart 3)
Stuart J. Murphy, 2004
40 pages
Why to read
Fosters global awareness and cultural appreciation.
Introduces basic geography in an engaging way.
Encourages letter writing and communication skills.
Strengthens understanding of mathematical concepts.

Polly's Pen Pal (MathStart 3)
Stuart J. Murphy, 2004
Award winning
Safe at Home
Tania M. Crook, Hanna Bishop, 2021
32 pages
Why to read
Builds emotional intelligence through relatable family scenarios.
Enhances vocabulary via engaging, age-appropriate language.
Encourages empathy by exploring diverse characters.
Strengthens family bonds through shared reading.

Safe at Home
Tania M. Crook, Hanna Bishop, 2021
Award winning
Arabian Challenge (Thoroughbred Series #22)
Abbey Campbell Cook, Joanna Campbell, Karen Bentley, 1997
208 pages
Why to read
Engaging equestrian adventure fosters resilience and determination.
Introduces teamwork and friendship dynamics.
Stimulates interest in horse riding and animal care.
Supports development of empathy and responsibility.

