Books by H. M. Hoover

5 books · Ages 4–13

H. M. Hoover writes picture books and middle grade for ages 4–13, exploring themes of resilience & perseverance, curiosity & wonder, loneliness & belonging.

Standalone Books (Ages 4–7)

Cover of This Time of Darkness
This Time of Darkness
H. M. Hoover
Amy and Axel risk everything to escape their filthy subterranean world, following forbidden ramps to find the legendary
Ages 4–11
Cover of The Lost Star
The Lost Star
H. M. Hoover
A teenage scientist stranded on a remote planet discovers mysterious creatures and existential truths in this classic sc
Ages 4–11
Cover of Orvis
Orvis
H. M. Hoover
Lost in an inhospitable wilderness, Toby and Thaddeus rely on Orvis, an old robot, for protection and a chance at surviv
Ages 7–11

By Age Range

Ages 4–7
3 books
This Time of Darkness
The Lost Star
Orvis
Ages 8–11
5 books
This Time of Darkness
Children of Morrow
The Lost Star
Ages 12–18
2 books
Children of Morrow
The Return to Earth

Common Themes

Resilience & PerseveranceCuriosity & WonderLoneliness & BelongingGrowing UpFear & BraveryFriendship & SocialBeing DifferentSelf-Confidence & Identity

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