Shortlisted for the Waterstone's Children's Book Prize Best Fiction for 5-12's Award 2015 - March 2014 Debut of the Month A Boy Called Hope is a joyous, heart-breaking and life-affirming story of one boy and his messy, muddled and madcap family. Dan Hope may be an ordinary boy, in an ordinary home, in an ordinary town but he has an extraordinary amount of hope in his heart particularly when it comes to his dad who has left the family home. Perfect for fans of Annabel Pitcher and Frank Cottrell Boyce.
A Piece of Passon from the Publisher:
This is a book about a boy, Dan Hope. A story about his dreams and wishes, his fears and worries, and his search for hope. Because in life sometimes things are complicated and messy, not everyone is perfect, things can surprise us, they can make us laugh but they can also make us cry. This is Dan's story, about what makes the world go round, what brings people and families together, and most of all, how hope helps you dream. It's a book that we all loved and we couldn't be more proud to share the wonder that is A Boy called Hope with you.
After his dad ran off with the lady from the chip shop, everything got a bit topsy-turvy – from his sister acting strangely (and his mum’s new boyfriend even more so) to his dad turning up as a local TV presenter. Now Dan is on a quest to make things right, starting with getting his dad back. But when Dan’s dad doesn’t reply to his emails, a class project to immortalize a hero seems like the perfect opportunity to impress him.
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After his dad ran off with the lady from the chip shop, everything got a bit topsy-turvy – from his sister acting strangely (and his mum’s new boyfriend even more so) to his dad turning up as a local TV presenter. Now Dan is on a quest to make things right, starting with getting his dad back.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed A Boy Called Hope and determined it is suitable for children aged 9-12 years old
A Boy Called Hope features in the following genres: Books Reviewed by our Reader Review Panels, Recommendations, Featured Books for 11+ readers, Recommended Children's eBooks, Featured Books for 9+ readers, Stories about Family and Friends, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational
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A Boy Called Hope was written by Lara Williamson and published by Usborne Publishing Ltd
A Boy Called Hope has 290 pages
