Morgan Fenn
Author and Literacy Coach
Fast‑paced books for reluctant teen readers that build confidence and spark a love of reading.
I believe every teen deserves to discover that reading is exciting, achievable, and empowering. Too often, reluctant and struggling readers face books with too many pages, dense chapters, and overwhelming vocabulary, making it hard to find books for reluctant teen readers that truly engage them.
My mission is to change that. I write short chapter books that are fast‑paced, accessible, and relevant. With clear language, short chapters, and approximately 12,000 words, my books build confidence while addressing meaningful issues. Each story is designed to help readers experience success and discover that reading can be genuinely fun.
Alongside each story, I offer reading guides and comprehension workbooks that help strengthen skills, experience success, and build confidence in reading.
A Hi‑Lo fantasy adventure series for reluctant teen readers.
The Amiverse Chronicles
The Amiverse Chronicles is a fantasy adventure where teens discover a portal to a parallel universe under threat from climate change. Written in an accessible Hi-Lo style, the series uses short chapters and vocabulary at a grade 3.5 to 4 reading level to build confidence. With high-stakes action and themes that appeal to older readers, it’s designed for readers who prefer fast-paced, accessible stories and for anyone searching for books for reluctant teen readers.
There are three books in the series: Scorched, Flooded and Poisoned. They will each be released one month apart starting in November, 2025.
Scorched
Book 1 of the Amiverse Chronicles
Wildfires rage, rivers vanish, and Cedarville is choking under smoke. When four teens stumble through a portal into the Amiverse, a parallel world bound to their own, they discover both realms are suffering from the same climate disasters.
Guided by Orin, the Steward, they set out with magical tools to restore the life‑giving flow of Mote. To succeed, they must outwit illusions, survive Ember Wolves, and uncover the Spirit Tree’s hidden wisdom before everything burns to ash.
Written at a grade 3.5 level (AR 3.5)
Shorter chapters make it easy to stay motivated
Easy to follow plot
Books written with themes that appeal to older readers
Characters are teenagers
Limited imaginary words
Fast paced & full of action
Short book of only 12,000 words
Part of a series to encourage momentum
Why Hi-Lo Books are Important for Reluctant Readers
High-interest, low-reading-level books open the door to reading for students who struggle with traditional texts. They combine age-appropriate themes with accessible language, allowing readers to engage with stories that feel current and exciting. This approach helps bridge the gap between ability and interest and introduces short, high‑interest books for reluctant teen readers.
By providing books that reflects their maturity while supporting their reading skills, Hi-Lo books build confidence and stamina. They promote independent reading, nurture a genuine love of stories, and create opportunities for students to experience success.
That is why I write stories that inspire a love of reading and build confidence through exciting, easy to read adventures.
The Reading Success Collection
The Amiverse Chronicles is just the beginning. New books and resources will be released each month, offering books for reluctant teen readers in genres such as fantasy and adventure, written at a grade 3.5–4 reading level.
The Amiverse Chronicles
Scorched, Book One of the Amiverse Chronicles, is being released in November 2025. Then over the following two months, book two and book three will be released.
Adventure and Fantasy Series
New fantasy and adventure books are on the way. Written at the grade 3.5–4 level, these stories are designed for reluctant teen readers ages 10–15, combining engaging plots with accessible reading to build both excitement and confidence.
Student Reading Guide
Each book will include a student reading guide featuring comprehension questions and a word study section designed to keep readers engaged and to support their understanding of the story.
Reading Comprehension Books
A series of reading comprehension books will be developed at a grade 3.5 level. These books will feature themes and topics that reflect the interests of students ages 10–15, providing engaging, age‑appropriate content while building essential reading skills.