A Brave Beginning
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10

A Brave Beginning

Written by Kallie George · Illustrated by Stephanie Graegin

Part of the Heartwood Hotel series

A mouse and squirrel face mysterious hauntings at their new woodland hotel.

208 pages
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Mona the mouse and Tilly the squirrel are opening a new branch of the Heartwood Hotel during a harsh winter. As they prepare for guests, strange disappearances and eerie sounds suggest a ghostly presence. Haunted by memories of her lost parents, Mona must uncover the truth behind the disturbances. Will they secure a five-acorn review, or will the hauntings derail their plans? Dive into this cozy woodland adventure filled with mystery and heartwarming friendship.

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Courage, kindness, and adventure abound in this charming, illustrated chapter book series! It’s all paws on deck as Mona the mouse and Tilly the squirrel open a new branch of the Heartwood Hotel, but strange hauntings might disrupt their plans. Mona the mouse is on a grand adventure to help run the Heartwood Maple, a new branch of the Heartwood Hotel. Mona and her good friend Tilly the squirrel are preparing to welcome their first guests amidst the coldest and windiest winter yet. The hearth is warm, the lobby is full, and Mona wants everything to go as perfectly as possible to earn the new branch a five-acorn review. But now Mona is having memories of her parents, who were swept away in a storm long ago. And there’s something else too: cleaning supplies start disappearing and strange sounds are being heard at night, sparking rumors of a ghost. Mona begins to worry. Is something haunting the new hotel? The newest installment of the Heartwood Hotel chapter book series is another cozy adventure through an imaginative woodland, complete with charming black and white illustrations, comforting themes, and a classic feel. Perfect for fans of … ? Beatrix Potter ? Sophie Mouse ? Winnie-the-Pooh ? Frog and Toad 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)

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Pages
208
Reading age
7–10
Audience
Juvenile Reader
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Publication
Published
October 13, 2026
Publisher
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780316567763

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