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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 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.
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"? "Readers will immediately be drawn into the world of The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman, whose endearing and memorable characters will inspire repeated readings. This book tackles a tricky subject with grace, showing readers that even seemingly hopeless situations can offer happy endings."
— BookPage, starred review
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Hank Hooperman may well be the most resourceful, courageous, and loving big brother in the history of children’s literature. Brimming with Gennifer Choldenko’s trademark wit and heart, this is one of those rare and important books that belongs on every shelf.
— Katherine Applegate, Newbery Medal winner for The One and Only Ivan -
"Moving and perceptive: Hankies are a must.
— Kirkus Reviews, starred review -
★ "Moving and perceptive: Hankies are a must.
— Kirkus Reviews, starred review -
★ "From the first line of Hank‘s engaging first-person narrative to the last, he comes across as a reliable, sensible boy who is aware that his options are few and is determined to make the right choices. Choldenko speaks from the heart in this compelling story of Hank and Boo’s found family.
— Booklist, starred review -
Hank Hooperman may well be the most resourceful, courageous, and loving big brother in the history of children’s literature. Brimming with Gennifer Choldenko’s trademark wit and heart, this is one of those rare and important books that belongs on every shelf.
— Katherine Applegate, Newbery Medal winner for The One and Only Ivan -
★ "Hank’s story will break readers’ hearts before putting them back together again. Highly recommended.
— School Library Journal, starred review -
A gut-punch tale that is by turns heartbreaking and hopeful.
— Publishers Weekly -
★ "Readers will immediately be drawn into the world of The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman, whose endearing and memorable characters will inspire repeated readings. This book tackles a tricky subject with grace, showing readers that even seemingly hopeless situations can offer happy endings.
— BookPage, starred review -
A Texas Lone Star Reading List Selection
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★ "Moving and perceptive: Hankies are a must.
— Kirkus Reviews, starred review
Awards
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Nominated for CALIBA Golden Poppy Award - Octavia E. Butler Award
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Nominated for CALIBA Golden Poppy Award - Octavia E. Butler Award
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Nominated for CALIBA Golden Poppy Award - Octavia E. Butler Award
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Nominated for CALIBA Golden Poppy Award - Octavia E. Butler Award
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Nominated for CALIBA Golden Poppy Award - Octavia E. Butler Award
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Nominated for Utah Beehive Book Award, 2026
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About Gennifer Choldenko
Gennifer Choldenko is an author and illustrator. She is the author of several children’s books, including Notes from a Liar and Her Dog, named a School Library Journal Best Book of the Year, and Al Capone Throws Me a Curve, named a Newbery Honor book. She received a BA degree from Brandeis University, graduating cum laude with honors, and a BFA in illustration from the Rhode Island School of Design. She was the youngest in a family of four kids, and her quirky sense of humor made its debut at the dinner table when she was very young.