A Horse Called Courage (Adventure) (Pageturners)

Theme: Hi-Lo, life lessons, values, identity, good vs. evil, temptation, adventure

Tami Nguyen's summer job as a camp counselor takes her away from home for the first time. She's lonely, shy--and it's hard for her to make friends. But those problems are nothing compared to her fear of the camp's horses.

Written specifically for struggling readers to explore genres, like mysteries and science fiction, these fast-paced books hold student interest until the last page. Questions at the end of each title promote cognitive development by making students think about vocabulary, comprehension, character, and plot.