“A mov­ing por­tray­al of the pow­er­ful bonds that con­nect him (Hank), an unwill­ing­ly par­en­ti­fied child, and the younger sib­ling who means every­thing to him … 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’s sto­ry will break read­ers’ hearts before putting them back togeth­er again. High­ly rec­om­mend­ed for all mid­dle grade col­lec­tions.” (School Library Jour­nal, starred review)

“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 gut-punch tale that is by turns heart­break­ing and hope­ful.” (Pub­lish­ers Week­ly)

“One of those rare and impor­tant books that belongs on every shelf.” (Kather­ine Apple­gate, New­bery Win­ner for The One and Only Ivan)