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

About the Author
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.

Reviews
A thought-provoking, moving and very funny debut. * The Bookseller *
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. * Gem Routledge, Waterstones *
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. * Books and Writers JNR *
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. * Moontrug *
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. * It Was Lovely Reading You blog *


Awards
Winner of Hillingdon Secondary Book of the Year 2015 and Sheffield Children's Book Award 2015. Short-listed for Independent Bookshop Week (IBW) Book Awards 2014 and Hounslow Junior Book Award 2015 and Leeds Book Award 2015 and Cheshire Schools' Book Award 2015 and Oxfordshire Book Award 2015 and Lancashire School Library Fantastic Book Award 2015 and James Reckitt Hull Children's Book Award 2015 and Wandsworth Schools Fabulous Book Award 2015 and Dudley Teen Book Award 2014 and Waterstones Children's Book Prize 2015 and Ealing Readers Award 2015 and Salford Children's Book Award 2016 and Salford Children's Book Award 2015.



Book Information
ISBN 9781474922920
Author Lara Williamson
Format Paperback
Page Count 304
Imprint Usborne Publishing Ltd
Publisher Usborne Publishing Ltd
Weight(grams) 250g
Dimensions(mm) 200mm * 135mm * 19mm