HIP Fantasy Books for Reluctant Readers

The Last Dragon (Dragon Speaker 1)

pinnacle — Fri, 22 Jan 2016 15:19:41 +0000

The Last Dragon is the first novel in the Dragonspeaker trilogy. Dark times have fallen but a Prophecy predicts that someone who can speak to dragons will save the kingdom. But first, Jacob, Orson and Lia must save the egg of the world’s last dragon. (Also available as part of the Dragon Speaker Fantasy Pack)

Author: C.A. Rainfield
Reading level: Grade 3.2 (Lexile: 470)
Interest level: Grades 5-10

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Dragon Speaker Series Teacher’s Guide available for purchase or FREE with any order of 6 or more copies of this title or the Dragon Speaker Fantasy Pack

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A Hero’s Worth (Dragon Speaker 2)

pinnacle — Fri, 22 Jan 2016 15:19:41 +0000

A Hero's Worth is the second novel in the Dragonspeakers trilogy. Lia is captured and forced to marry the evil Lord Manning. Jacob and Orson vow to rescue her, and must prove themselves in a terrible battle. (Also available as part of the Dragon Speaker Fantasy Pack)

Author: D.M. Ouellet
Reading level: Grade 3.2 (Lexile 470 HL)
Interest level: Grades 5-10

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Dragon Speaker Series Teacher’s Guide available for purchase or FREE with any order of 6 or more copies of this title or the Dragon Speaker Fantasy Pack

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Draco’s Fire (Dragon Speaker 3)

pinnacle — Fri, 22 Jan 2016 15:19:41 +0000

(Available only in the Dragon Speaker Fantasy Pack) Draco's Fire is the final book of the Dragon Speakers trilogy. In order to fulfill the prophecy, Jacob must bring together the two parts of the comet stone. Jacob has to rely on his own courage and the help of the world's last dragon to save the kingdom.

This title is not available for individual sale, but may be purchased in the Dragon Speaker Fantasy Pack.

Author: E.L. Thomas
Reading Level: Grade 3.4 (Lexile: 500)
Interest Level: Grades 5-10

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Dragon Speaker Series Teacher’s Guide available for purchase or FREE with any order of 6 or more of the Dragon Speaker Fantasy Pack

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Dragon Speaker Series – Teacher’s Guide

pinnacle — Fri, 22 Jan 2016 15:20:23 +0000

A special teacher’s guide is available in print and PDF download to cover all three Dragon Speaker novels. The guide includes background to the medieval times and kingdom of the books, the prophecy and the characters in the novels. There are plot synopses for each novel, questions to discuss during reading, author comments, graphic organizers and after-reading activities to make teaching with these books easy, indeed.

“This series is a good choice for kids who love swords and sorcery but feel intimidated by the hulking volumes currently eating up your shelf space.” – Katie Edwards in CM.

The PDF version of this teacher’s guide can be free if six or more copies of a single novel are ordered. If you’re ordering six or more copies online, the free teacher’s guide will be included automatically; if you’re using an order form, simply write “Free” in the teacher’s guide column.

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Dragon Speaker Fantasy Pack

pinnacle — Fri, 22 Jan 2016 15:20:23 +0000

Dragon Speaker Fantasy Pack included all three fantasy novels in HIP's Dragon Speaker series. The Last Dragon, and A Hero's Worth, are still available as individual books. Draco's Fire is no longer available. This trilogy follows the adventures of Jacob and his friends who must save their kingdom from the evil Lord Manning and rescue the world's last dragon.

The DRAGON SPEAKER SERIES TEACHER'S GUIDE is available for purchase.

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Skinwalkers Fantasy Pack

pinnacle — Fri, 22 Jan 2016 15:20:23 +0000

HIP Skinwalkers Fantasy Pack includes all three books in HIP's Skinwalkers series: Legend of the Ring, Walking Both Sides, Wolves at the Gate at a discounted price. Three stand-alone novels involving creatures who can shape-shift between human and animal forms and how they survive in a land of "one-skins."

The SKINWALKERS SERIES TEACHER'S GUIDE is available for purchase, or FREE with any order of 6 copies of an individual title or pack.

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Legend of the Ring

pinnacle — Fri, 22 Jan 2016 15:19:41 +0000

Legend of the Ring is part of the Skinwalkers series. When teenage Ross rescues the beautiful and mysterious Catherine from Lord Damon’s soldiers, little does he realize that “Cat” is really a Skinwalker who can shift between human and animal shapes. Soon Cat has stolen Ross's ancient ring, and Ross must ride a Fire Mare into the land of the Skinwalkers to get it back. (May also be purchased in the Skinwalkers Fantasy Pack.)

Author: D.M. Ouellet
Reading level: Grade 2.7 (Lexile 490 HL)
Interest level: Grades 5-10

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Skinwalkers Series Teacher’s Guide available for purchase or FREE with any order of 6 or more of this title or of the Skinwalkers Fantasy Pack

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Skinwalkers Series – Teacher’s Guide

pinnacle — Fri, 22 Jan 2016 15:20:23 +0000

This special Teacher’s Guide covers all three Skinwalkers novels. The guide includes a general introduction to the series and its characters, plot synopses for the novels, discussion and literature circle questions, a quiz for each novel and a set of after-reading activities.

FREE DOWNLOAD from the Skinwalkers Teacher's Guide: Menu of After-Reading Choices to extend and enrich experiences with these novels.

This Teacher’s Guide is available for purchase and will be sent FREE with any order of 6 or more copies of the same Skinwalkers title or Pack.

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Walking Both Sides

pinnacle — Fri, 22 Jan 2016 15:19:41 +0000

In Walking Both Sides, Claire and her cousin accidentally shoot a Skinwalker - someone who can shift between human and animal shapes. At first, they are both captured by Skinwalkers seeking revenge, but Claire befriends one of the Skinwalkers. When a group of villagers attack the Skinwalker camp, Claire has to make a difficult choice – to betray her human kind or to stand beside the gentle Skinwalkers she knows.

Author: C.A. Rainfield
Reading level: Grade 3.2 (Lexile 460HL)
Interest level: Grades 5-10

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Skinwalkers Series Teacher’s Guide available for purchase or FREE with any order of 6 or more copies of this title or the Skinwalkers Fantasy Pack

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Wolves at the Gate

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In Wolves at the Gate, the pickpocket Ren ends up imprisoned with Connor, a Skinwalker who can shift shapes from human to animal. Connor invites Ren to join him and his band of Skinwalkers in the woods. As Ren learns to shift his shape, he finds himself caught up in a plot to kill the King – a plan that quickly leads to disaster.

Author: E.L. Thomas
Reading Level: Grade 2.8 (Lexile 450HL)
Interest Level: Grades 5-10

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Skinwalkers Series Teacher’s Guide available for purchase or FREE with any order of 6 or more copies of this title or the Skinwalkers Fantasy Pack

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