She happened across the Heartwood Hotel on a hike with her husband and wishes she was a mouse like Mona so she could stay there, too. In addition to writing books for young readers, she leads workshops for aspiring writers. 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. Kallie George is the author of the Magical Animal Adoption Agency series. 'synopsis' may belong to another edition of this title. 'Graduates of sparkly chapter-book series will be right at home and looking for the next installment posthaste.' - Kirkus Reviews 'he gentle but intrepid Clover continues to charm.' - Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books a conclusion that will satisfy young readers.' ' charming story, delicately written, with a winning heroine.

'Readers will be envious of the world of magic that Clover becomes ensconced in and eager to read future installments.' Clover's sweet story is a good next step for lovers of the Magic Tree House.' Praise for the Magical Animal Adoption Agency series ' gentle tale of magic and self-reliance will entertain confident new independent readers. This delightfully enticing start of a new chapter book series tells a tale of friendship, courage, and community, with exquisite black-and-white illustrations throughout. Danger lurks, and as it approaches, Mona finds that this hotel is more than a warm place to spend the night. But the Heartwood Hotel is not all acorn soufflé and soft moss-lined beds. 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. 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.

A True Home by Kallie George