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Title: The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman
Author: Gennifer Choldenko
Ages: Ages 9-11, Grades 4-6 (Per Publisher)
Released: June 2024
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11 year-old Hank Hooperman has dealt with many problems in his life. His mother, Geri, just neglects her children to end up in 30 days in jail and then rehab. To be honest, I can relate because my biological mom neglected me at an early age, (I was three years old at the time when my biological dad left and then moved somewhere else.) Hank Hooperman has been struggling with his emotions since he has lived with Lou Ann. I also relate with having to go through so much and struggle with my own emotions as things began to change with me having to move to become part of many foster families to now being adopted with my forever family.
If I could rate Hank Hooperman, it would be a ten out of ten.
Questions I have about this book:
- Who is Ray Delgado’s daughter?
- Will Hank and Boo be adopted after custody is taken away from Geri Hooperman?
- What is life for Geri Hooperman after no longer being their only guardian?
- Do Ana and Hank become boyfriend and girlfriend and finally kiss each other?
- Will there be a second part to this book?
- Will Hank find a job as he gets older?
(To be honest, I may never know the answers to these questions. This is how everyone has their own opinion, even if I do not entirely agree with it or not.)
Things I learned while reading this book:
- Sometimes we have to accept changes even if we are not ready for them.
- Not everyone will help you if you do not ask for it.
- Be mindful for any feedback or advice.
- Never fail to be determined something that you have as a goal.
- No one is correct all the time, some just need to admit they made a simple mistake to fix it.