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A Boy Called Hope

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A Boy Called Hope by Lara Williamson is a heartfelt story about an eleven-year-old boy named Dan Hope, who dreams of reuniting with his father. Set against the backdrop of the challenges he faces at home and school, Dan's journey is filled with touching moments of humour and self-discovery as he tries to make sense of his world and find courage in the face of life's uncertainties.
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You might enjoy this book if you love heartwarming and humorous stories about family, friendship, and self-discovery. With its engaging and relatable characters, it offers an uplifting tale of a young boy navigating life's ups and downs with hope and determination. Perfect for readers who appreciate stories about resilience and the power of dreams.

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A Boy Called Hope

I'm Dan Hope and inside my head I keep a list of things I want to come true. For example, I want my sister, Ninja Grace, to go to university at the North Pole and only come back once a year. I want to help Sherlock Holmes solve his most daring mystery yet. And finally, the biggest dream of all, I want my dad to love me.

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I'm Dan Hope and deep inside my head I keep a list of things I want to come true.

For example, I want my sister, Ninja Grace, to go to university at the North Pole and only come back once a year.

I want to help Sherlock Holmes solve his most daring mystery yet. And if it could be a zombie mystery, all the more exciting.

I want my dog to stop eating the planets and throwing them up on the carpet.

And finally, the biggest dream of all, I want my dad to love me.

This book totally blew me away - Cathy Cassidy

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Lara Williamson's A Boy Called Hope is praised as a thought-provoking and moving debut that combines humour and heart. Readers describe it as beautifully written and both tear-jerking and uplifting, with a compelling message of hope and courage that resonates with a wide audience, regardless of age. The book is celebrated for its honesty and charm, drawing favourable comparisons to beloved authors like John Green.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781474922920

Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 March 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 19.0mm

Width: 135.0mm

Height: 200.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 304

About the Author

Lara's debut novel, A Boy Called Hope has been shortlisted for lots of prizes, including the Waterstones Children's Book Prize and the IBW Book Award, and won the Sheffield Children's Book Award 2015 and the Salford Children's Book Award 2016. Her second novel, The Boy Who Sailed the Ocean in an Armchair, was shortlisted for the Blue Peter Book Awards and nominated for the Carnegie Medal. Lara was born and studied in Northern Ireland, before moving to London. She loves tap-dancing, daydreaming, eating chips, wearing glitter and writing. Not necessarily in that order.

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