Books by Lara Williamson

Midge doesn't want to go to a new school. He wants everything back the way it was - with his old school, his old friends and his parents back together. But Mo is desperate to be Midge's friend and is determined to help Midge feel happy again.

Mabel Mynt knows a lot about space, but she doesn't know how to fill the space in her heart that Dad left when he walked out. And so she sets out on a mission of discovery... A heart-warming and laugh-out-loud story about learning that love is never lost and change doesn't have to be scary.

Since his dad ran off with the lady from the chip shop, Dan Hope's life has gone a bit strange, what with his sister acting mean and Mum's new boyfriend keeping secrets. And now - even stranger - his dad has turned up as a presenter on TV. So Dan decides to sort out his messy, muddled, madcap family, starting with getting his dad back. But as one genius plan after another goes pear-shaped, Dan fears that his wish will never come true... until he starts to realize that your real family aren't always the people you share your name with. A brave, bold and funny debut about family in all its shapes and sizes. "e;This book totally blew me away. I love it. It's the best new voice I have read in ages."e; - Cathy Cassidy "e;A story that will bring you to laughter, move you to tears and one that you won't be able to put down long after you have finished reading it. This is a story told with touching reality... it is rich, stunningly beautiful and a must-read for all young teens."e; - The School Librarian "e;This is a beautifully rendered account of little Dan Hope and his madcap plans to fix his family after his dad leaves them."e; - Little London "e;Thought provoking and laugh-out-loud funny. A bold and moving book about family life in all its shapes and sizes."e; - Book Are My Bag "e;A touching and humorous read which will appeal to both girls and boys who enjoy emotionally challenging stories about family and friendship."e; - BookBuzz "e;This is an excellent read, in which complex family relationships are handled sensitively and with realism, so giving the reader plenty to think about."e; - Carousel"e;A beautifully written and heartfelt novel that made me laugh and cry in equal measure. I initially read a proof of this and have been championing it in store ever since it's publication. It's perfect for fans of Wonder and even for older readers who like Erin Lange and John Green. I can't wait to read Lara's next book."e; - Gem Routledge, Waterstones"e;A Boy Called Hope will tug at your heartstrings and probably make your eyes all leaky, but it's such a great book for huddling under a blanket with. After reading this book, you might want to go and tell everyone closest to you how much you appreciate them."e; - The Mile Long Bookshelf"e;Warm, heartbreaking and hilarious in turn... a fabulous book about love, families and making sense of life"e; - The Sunday Express

All Becket wants is for his family to be whole again. But standing in his way are two things: 1) his dad, his brother and him seem to have run away from home in the middle of the night and 2) Becket's mum died before he got the chance to say goodbye to her. Arming himself with an armchair of stories, a snail named Brian and one thousand paper cranes, Becket ploughs on, determined to make his wish come true."e;A Boy Called Hope was a standout debut in 2014, and this shows the same emotional depth and poignancy, though told with a very accessible lightnes of touch"e; - The Bookseller"e;Lara Williamson writes books that are poignant and heart-warming, books unequivocally and unashamedly about love... The humour comes from Becket's idiosyncratic view of life, and the things he gets up to with little brother Billy, but also from the gap that exists between adults' and children's understanding of the world. Becket does find the answers to his questions, and ends the book happier and a bit wiser - readers will too."e; - LoveReading4Kids"e;Lara excels at writing stories that walk a fine line between humour and sadness. One minute, you are wiping a sad tear away, the next you're crying with laughter."e; - Serendipity Reviews"e;An incredibly emotional read, all because of Lara's perfectly crafted characters, writing and storytelling. A story of friendship, love, loss and so much more, touching on subjects rarely addressed. I am incredibly excited to read more of Lara's work in the future."e; - BookMonsters