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 struggling readers and reluctant readers. If you are looking for resources for reading intervention, HIP novels offer exciting stories at accessible reading levels for even the most struggling adolescent reader or teenage reader. 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.

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What Teachers are Saying about HIP Books

I spied the HIP Books at Reading For the Love of It and my heart soared! Paul Kropp and all of those great HIP Book authors kept so many of my kids reading over the years. If someone read one of the books, they went on to read all of the books -- and we had quite a collection! I recommend these high interest, low vocab books. Quality reads.
Cathy Baker, Success Coach, Retired Teacher/Librarian