The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman — Content Guide for Parents
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PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
About this book
“One of those rare and important books . . . Hank Hooperman may well be the most resourceful, courageous, and loving big brother in the history of children’s literature.”—Katherine Applegate, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The One and Only Ivan
A CALIBA GOLDEN POPPY AWARD WINNER • A SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL AND KIRKUS REVIEWS BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR
When eleven-year-old Hank’s mom doesn’t come home, he takes care of his toddler sister, Boo, like he always does. But it’s been a week now. They are out of food and mom has never stayed away this long… Hank knows he needs help, so he and Boo seek out the stranger listed as their emergency contact.
But asking for help has consequences. It means social workers, and a new school, and having to answer questions about his mom that he's been trying to keep secret. And if they can't find his mom soon, Hank and Boo may end up in different foster homes--he could lose everything.
Gennifer Choldenko has written a heart-wrenching, healing, and ultimately hopeful story about how complicated family can be. About how you can love someone, even when you can’t rely on them. And about the transformative power of second chances.
Frequently asked questions
Is The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman appropriate for a 7-year-old?
There is no explicit mention of violence in the search results. The narrative focuses on emotional struggles rather than physical conflict. The search results do not indicate any scary content. The story deals with emotional themes rather than horror or fear.
Does The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman have violence?
There is no explicit mention of violence in the search results. The narrative focuses on emotional struggles rather than physical conflict.
Does The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman have scary content?
The search results do not indicate any scary content. The story deals with emotional themes rather than horror or fear.
Does The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman have religious themes?
No religious content or themes are present in the narrative of 'The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman'. The story revolves around family dynamics and personal challenges.
Does The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman have racial/cultural content?
There is no mention of race as a central theme in the search results. The focus is on family issues and personal challenges faced by the characters.
Does The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman have profanity?
No profanity is mentioned in the search results for 'The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman'. The narrative appears to be suitable for a younger audience.
Does The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman have climate change?
No climate themes are present in the search results for 'The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman'. The story focuses on personal and familial struggles.
Does The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman have sexual identity?
No sexual content is indicated in the search results. The story is centered on the experiences of an 11-year-old boy and his sister.
Does The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman have gender roles?
The narrative portrays traditional gender roles, with Hank taking on a parentified role to care for his younger sister while their mother is absent. This dynamic highlights the responsibilities placed on him due to family circumstances.
Does The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman have lgbtq+ themes?
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are mentioned in the search results for 'The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman'. The focus is primarily on the struggles of the main character, Hank, and his sister.
