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Everyone will be rooting for a happy ending for Hank, a boy struggling to hold his family together when his mom doesn't come home, in this gripping story from Newbery Honor winner Gennifer Choldenko.

“One of those rare and important books . . . Hank Hooperman may well be the…


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1 author picked The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Heartbreaking and heartwarming story about a 11-year-old forced to grow up too quickly. The characters are so real you can't help but be invested in their journey. Hank is fiercly protective of his young sibling, which motivates most of his choices throughout the book. I cried through about 60% of the book, mostly at these characters abilities to remain compassionate after being severely wounded by life's hardships.

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