Harry and Hope
Harry and Hope by Sarah Lean is a poignant tale published by HarperCollins Children’s Books in 2015, featuring 288 pages in English. The story centers around twelve-year-old Hope, who lives with her artist mother in a small town in the Pyrenees. Hope’s life takes a turn when Frank, her mother’s boyfriend, arrives with his donkey, Harry. As a traveler who rescued Harry from a building site in India, Frank brings a sense of adventure and companionship into Hope’s life, creating a unique bond that challenges the traditional definitions of family.
In this narrative, readers will explore themes of friendship, family dynamics, and the complexities of relationships. When Frank leaves and Harry is left behind, Hope grapples with her feelings of loss and questions her connection to Frank. The story highlights the resilience of both Hope and Harry as they navigate their emotions and form a new bond, emphasizing that some friendships can profoundly shape our lives. Through their journey, the book delves into social themes and the importance of alternative family structures, making it a thoughtful exploration of love and connection in various forms.
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Twelve-year-old, Hope, lives with her artist mum in a small Pyrenees town. Hope has never met her dad and her mum’s boyfriends haven’t stuck around for long, until Frank, who arrived three years ago with his donkey, Harry. Frank is a traveller who rescued Harry from a building site in India. The two of them travelled across the world and made their way to the mountains and found a home. Hope and Frank have a special bond and they bring out the best in each other. But both Frank and Harry have some habits that they can’t seem to change, both of them never giving up on wanting to move on. When Frank leaves and Harry gets left behind, Hope begins to question what she meant to Frank. Frank is not her dad, but he was more than just her mum’s boyfriend. Except, there’s no name for that kind of pair. Missing Frank terribly, Hope and Harry have to be strong for each other and, gradually, another special pair is formed – one that makes Hope realise that some friendships become part of you and, even when someone is far away, they are always near to your heart.
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