Books for Reluctant & Struggling Readers

HIP novels appeal to teen and preteen readers at all levels, but they are particularly helpful as reading support for reluctant readers. If you are looking for resources for reading intervention, High Interest Publishing offers exciting novels at accessible reading levels for even the most struggling readers. Whether your students have difficulty reading or not, HIP novels are an excellent addition to any school or classroom library.

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Novel Series for Reluctant and Struggling Readers

Engaging realistic fiction for struggling readers in Grades 4-12

High interest-low vocabulary novels for students elementary grades

Issues-based hi-lo novels for reluctant readers in senior high school. (Edge / Mainstreet)

Exciting stories of teenage heroes in extraordinary situations

Dragons, heroes and shapeshifters are featured in these hi-lo fantasy novels.

Two kids solve mysteries all year long in these novels for struggling readers in Grades 4-8.

Exciting chapter books for Grades 4-6 students reading below Grade 2 level.

What Teachers are Saying about HIP Books

During my visit to Bocage Secondary School, St Lucia (a rural school with a lot of struggling readers)….the Principal said that [a] teacher had started using the 8 copies of the [HIP] book they had available to do reading with her entire class...the students responded really well to the book and enjoyed it so much that word spread and the teachers ended up passing those books throughout the school, class by class. [They requested more HIP books!]
Amanda Dombach, Programs/Operations Director Hands Across the Sea - “Dedicated to raising the literacy levels of Caribbean children”