THE TENTH MISTAKE OF HANK HOOPERMAN

Javier Prusky is believable as Hank Hooperman, an 11-year-old with way too much responsibility on his shoulders. Hank's grandmother passed away recently, his mom has disappeared, and he's been taking care of his 3-year-old sister, Boo, all on his own. Prusky's Boo sounds like the enthusiastic toddler she is--she calls Hank "Pooperman" because they've been working on potty training. When their situation gets desperate, Lou Ann, a friend of his grandmother, takes them in, at least temporarily. Even as Hank is able to make a fresh start at a new school and befriend Lou Ann's next-door neighbor, their precarious situation hangs over him. Things get worse before they get better, and listeners will be hoping hard for a happy ending for Hank and Boo. J.M.D. © AudioFile 2024, Portland, Maine [Published: JUNE 2024]