This is a story about an eleven year old boy, Dan Hope, seeking his estranged father who left the family home for another woman several years earlier. The father has had no contact with his son or the rest of the family since he left but Dan is forever hopeful he can still have a relationship with his dad. Dan’s older sister Grace is a great counterbalance to Dan’s naive belief that their dad will return and all will be well.I think this book’s author, Lara Williamson, has an excellent writing style with a focus on pertinent descriptions—just sufficient to allow the reader to visualize the scene—emotional responses to the many and varied situations Dan finds himself in, and the action/reaction interplay of a young, nearly teenager boy, trying to make sense of his world. Although it is mostly written for young pre-teenage boys the story is a worthy read for children and adults alike, and has a theme ‘a little bit of hope can go a long way,’ which is relevant to everyone.
I really enjoyed reading this book, I would rate it 5/5 :))
I really enjoyed reading this book, I would rate it 5/5 :))