Boy Called Hope

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

A thought-provoking, moving and very funny debut., A beautifully written and heartfelt novel that made me laugh and cry in equal measure. I initially read a proof of this and have been championing it in store ever since it’s publication. It’s perfect for fans of Wonder and even for older readers who like Erin Lange and John Green. I can’t wait to read Lara’s next book., A Boy Called Hope is a 2014 debut that you do not want to miss, whatever age you are. The writing is beautiful, honest, and enjoyable., A Boy Called Hope is a truly fantastic book and its message of hope and courage when life doesn’t pan out as planned is one of the strongest I’ve read in a long while., A Boy Called Hope should be your companion through these dark, gloomy nights, when the rain is falling and you need a little joy and light in your life. It will make you cry, it will make you laugh, and it will make you smile.

Lara Williamson was born and studied in Northern Ireland, before moving to London. She became an author after working for magazines including ELLE, New Woman and J17. Her books have been shortlisted for lots of prizes, including the Waterstones Children's Book Prize and the Blue Peter Book Award. She loves tap-dancing, daydreaming, eating chips, wearing glitter and writing. Not necessarily in that order.