Unpacking Hope
by Jennifer PintoPublish: Jul 24, 2020Literary Fiction Teen & Young Adult Book Overview
Meet Hope Morin: a feisty and fiercely independent fifteen year old. Moving from town to town has become a way of life for Hope and her mom but she wants nothing more than to stay in one place long enough to feel like she belongs. Two months into their new life in the town of Bowman, Hope finds herself packing once again. But, everything changes when her mom mysteriously disappears and Hope is left to fend for herself. With the help of her friend, Jonsey, and an unexpected stranger, Hope goes on a quest to find her mom and discovers what it means to be part of a community. Unpacking Hope is a heartwarming, coming of age tale about a girl who learns that strength can be found by relying on others. This story is a gentle reminder that even though you might be good at imagining disasters, you are allowed to hope for good things to happen too.
