Call Me Hope
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4.7 • 59 Ratings
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- $6.99
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- $6.99
Publisher Description
As 11-year-old Hope struggles to live under the pressures of her verbally abusive mother, she's tempted to run away but instead chooses resilience. She creates a secret safe haven and an innovative point system (giving herself points for every bad thing her mother says to her); finds comfort and inspiration from Anne Frank, The Diary of a Young Girl; and gains a support team. Ultimately, Hope is able to confront her mother about her hurtful words and help her begin to change.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Anyone who equates child abuse only with physical blows may think in broader terms after reading this moving story of a sixth grader tormented by her mother's hurtful words. Hope, whose father left when she was a baby (because she "cried all the time," according to her mother), has been called stupid so many times she gets a "stinkin' stomachache" every time she hears the word. She can't seem to do anything to please her mother, but luckily there are others Hope's teacher, her school counselor and classmate Brody, for instance who believe she does have value. Hope reaches a turning point after making friends with two women who run a used clothing store. Deeply affected by their kindness and inspired by Anne Frank's diary, Hope gradually begins to believe in herself, even when her mother dishes out her cruelest punishment by not allowing Hope to participate in the Outdoor School program. Without giving too pat a solution to Hope's internal and external conflicts, Olson (Joyride) provides signs that her protagonist's future will be considerably brighter than her past. Children who can identify with Hope's predicament will find solace in this book as well as tips for survival, listed by Hope in the final chapter. Ages 8-12.
Customer Reviews
It’s a good book!!
I love this book!!
Amazing book!
You will really get to know Hope and feel for her. The story is wonderful. My friends loved it as well! Read it and tell your friends about it!
Call me hope
This is a great book to read with your daughter. My daughter and I read this book together for s book report and we both loves it. It definitely teaches the adult and child a lesson. This book I would say is for all ages that can read.