Turning Reluctant Readers into Confident Learners—One Mishap at a Time.

Hazardous Harold is more than a book series. It is a 29-book Research-Based Learning Ecosystem that bridges the gap between classroom curriculum and the kitchen table.

Start the Journey: Book 1
Explore the 3-Zone Ecosystem

Most books for reluctant readers stop at the "funny."

Killara Press goes deeper. Our "Hazardous Harold" ecosystem is built on the CASEL Framework, ensuring every laugh leads to a lesson in Social-Emotional Learning (SEL).

The Triple-Impact Result:

  • For Students: High-engagement humor that ends "Reading Resistance."

  • For Educators: Curriculum-aligned resources (ACARA & US Common Core) that turn Storytime into instructional time.

  • For Parents: Practical tools to foster accountability and resilience without the "lecture."

Humor is the Hook. Growth is the Goal.

A Complete Learning Ecosystem

One story. Three distinct perspectives. Total alignment.

  1. The Reader Zone: Action-packed "Hi-Lo" (High Interest, Low Readability) text designed for ages 8–15.

  2. The Educator Zone: Deep-dive guides featuring discussion prompts and behavioral reflection mapped to national standards.

  3. The Parent Zone: "Dinner Table Talk" prompts that turn Harold’s mishaps into family growth moments.

29 Books. 5 Developmental Arcs. 1 Growing Character.

A school-age boy smiling while holding a puppy with a parakeet perched on its head against a blue sky with a few clouds.

Follow Hazardous Harold from age 8 to age 15

A teenage boy with light brown hair and blue eyes, smiling, wearing a red polo shirt with a white stripe, standing outdoors in a park with green trees and a grassy field under a blue sky.

Readers grow alongside Harold. From the "Foundation Years" of personal responsibility to the complex "Leadership & Legacy" of the final books, the ecosystem scales with your child.

  • Arc 1: Foundation Years (Responsibility & Accountability)

  • Arc 2: Social Success (Empathy & Friendship)

  • ...[and so on]

The Future of Literacy is Multi-Modal.

At Killara Press, we recognize that the "Reluctant Reader" often thrives with auditory support. Our upcoming Interactive Audio Editions go beyond narration. They feature "Think-Aloud" moments and AI-supported reflection prompts that invite the reader to step into the story.

A Complete Learning Ecosystem

One story. Three distinct perspectives. Total alignment.

I am an Educator

Deep-dive guides featuring discussion prompts and behavioral reflection mapped to national standards.

I am a Parent

"Dinner Table Talk" prompts that turn Harold’s mishaps into family growth moments.

I am a Reader

Action-packed "Hi-Lo" (High Interest, Low Readability) text designed for ages 8–15.