When You Find a Hope

Experience the improbable beauty of a shattered hope born anew in this magical tale about a young girl, a tree full of hopes, and the power of perseverance.

In this tale of unexplained wonder, there is a tree that grows hope from its branches. A curious girl visits the tree and plucks the largest, brightest hope she can find. Her hope can float, so she tethers it to her side and takes it with her everywhere. When the unimaginable happens and her hope is crushed, the girl pieces her hope back together and drags it along behind her until even the pieces are lost. Or are they? Looking back, she finds that small trees have begun to sprout in her wake, the beautiful offerings of her now firmly rooted, thriving hope.

The first picture book from best-selling author Allie Millington (Olivetti), this moving story celebrates the importance of holding onto hope and the improbable beauty of a lost hope born anew.

Sharing relatable, accessible truths from unique points of view is something rising talent Allie Millington strives for in her stories. Her debut middle grade book, Olivetti, released in March 2024 from Feiwel and Friends, with her second to release fall 2024. Allie is a member of SCBWI, The Atlanta Writers Club, and various critique groups. You can find out more about Allie at

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