About This Book
"A Boy Called Hope" follows Dan Hope, whose world is turned upside down when his father leaves. Faced with a "topsy-turvy" family life, Dan decides he must fix everything, starting with getting his dad back. This heartwarming and often humorous chapter book explores themes of family, resilience, and the sometimes-messy reality of growing up. It offers a gentle yet honest look at family separation through the eyes of a determined young protagonist, making it suitable for children navigating similar changes or simply enjoying a story about a boy with a big heart.
Since his dad ran off with the lady from the chip shop, Dan Hope's life has gone a bit topsy-turvy. So Dan decides to sort out his messy, muddled, madcap family, starting with getting his dad back.
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Discussion Prompts
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How does Dan feel when his dad leaves? How does he try to cope with those feelings?
2
What does "topsy-turvy" mean, and how does Dan's family become topsy-turvy?
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If you were Dan, what would be the first thing you would do to try and fix your family?
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What does this book teach us about hope and not giving up, even when things are hard?
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How do other members of Dan's family react to the changes, and how does Dan try to help them?
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