A thought-provoking, moving and very funny debut. --The Bookseller
This is such a beautiful book inside and out. I truly empathised with Dan and his story really tugged at my heartstrings. I am so glad to have discovered such a wonderful writer and I cannot wait for Lara's next book. Warm characters, beautifully written and with a sprinkling of humour - what more does a good book need? --The Mile Long Bookshelf
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
This book totally blew me away. I love it. It's the best new voice I have read in ages. ----Cathy Cassidy
Upon finishing this book I was speechless. I wasnt expecting such a poignant, beautifully written, heartbreaking and heart-warming story from a debut novel. --The Croydon Advertiser
I adored this book from beginning to end and found myself completely wrapped up in Dans life. --Serendipity Reviews
Lara Williamsons compelling debut novel has its finger firmly on the pulse of family life with the story of an ordinary boy with a single-minded determination to make his absent dad love him... A highly accomplished and beautifully written debut. --Lancashire Evening Post
I adored this book from beginning to end and found myself completely wrapped up in Dans life. --Serendipity Reviews
A brave bold and funny debut which comes with recommendations from fellow author Cathy Cassidy perfect for fans of both her and Jacqueline Wilson. --Lytham St Anne's Express
I adored this book from beginning to end and found myself completely wrapped up in Dans life. --Serendipity Reviews
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
I adored this book from beginning to end and found myself completely wrapped up in Dans life. --Serendipity Reviews
There are a lot of misunderstandings and surprises in this moving story, full of highs and lows but never losing hope. You feel everything Dan goes through and with him you realise what really makes a family. --Primary Times
I adored this book from beginning to end and found myself completely wrapped up in Dans life. --Serendipity Reviews
English teachers will love this book as it demonstrates all the techniques that they have been teaching for years and that generally fall on deaf ears. Any child of any sex from the age of about 9 to 14 will enjoy and relate to the storyline. A thoroughly good read and could Dan be an Adrian Mole successor? --Teach English
I adored this book from beginning to end and found myself completely wrapped up in Dans life. --Serendipity Reviews
A story that will bring you to laughter, move you to tears and one that you won't be able to put down long after you have finished reading it. This is a story told with touching reality... it is rich, stunningly beautiful and a must-read for all young teens. --The School Librarian
I adored this book from beginning to end and found myself completely wrapped up in Dans life. --Serendipity Reviews
This is a beautifully rendered account of little Dan Hope and his madcap plans to fix his family after his dad leaves them. --Little London
I adored this book from beginning to end and found myself completely wrapped up in Dans life. --Serendipity Reviews
Thought provoking and laugh-out-loud funny. A bold and moving book about family life in all its shapes and sizes. --Books Are My Bag
I adored this book from beginning to end and fo --Waterstones Booksellers' Children's Books of the Year
Warm, heartbreaking and hilarious in turn... a fabulous book about love, families and making sense of life. --The Sunday Express
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 its 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. --Waterstones Booksellers' Children's Books of the Year
Thought-provoking and laugh-out-loud funny, A Boy Called Hope is a bold and astonishingly moving book about family life in all its shapes and sizes.
Lara Williamson was born and studied in Northern Ireland, before moving to London. After working for magazines including ELLE and New Woman, Lara became Beauty Editor at J17. A Boy Called Hope is her first novel.