Andrew Ntzouras Debut Novel
“HOPE” Out Now!
“Hope” Written by Andrew Ntzouras
Hope
noun /hōp/
relentless desire for something to happen.
“my mom always says I should try and be more positive. One of her favorite quotes she likes to say is, ‘Hope changes everything’ which I think is so overrated.” - Taylor Davenport
Fourteen-year-old Taylor’s father works for the US government, requiring the Davenports to move to California; navigating middle school friendships and romance, she finds herself held hostage in an international crisis with the school bully Ashley while discovering new levels of love, hate, fear, forgiveness, and most of all—hope.
What people are saying about Hope
“Andrew's extraordinary background as an educational leader really shows how much he understands the actions of young adults in this amazing story.”
— Dan Pargrove, Cottage & Pen
"The chapter layout is highly unique and fits extremely well with the story that Andrew is telling."
— Becky Carter, Tampa Sun
“Hope is an inspiring book about adversity, love and walking a mile in someone else’s shoes. The author does an amazing job portraying the attitudes and emotions of the characters— young adolescents.”
— R1221, Reader
“Andrew Ntzouras' Hope shines as a beacon in educational literature, masterfully weaving a narrative that captivates and educates middle and high school students with its relatable portrayal of adolescence, friendship, and the quest for belonging.”
— Darthearl, Reader
“Hope has all the ingredients of a great story that is written in a way that is easy to read yet compelling at the same time. Very relatable to the times we are living in. The ending will leave you teary eyed.”
— Aristotle, Reader
About Andrew
Andrew Ntzouras has held diverse roles as a public school elementary teacher, university professor, and county office of education program specialist. Notably, Kobe Bryant praised Andrew's dedication and passion for teaching after visiting his classroom, where Andrew incorporated Bryant's show, "The Punies," into the curriculum. Overcoming personal academic challenges, Andrew, who once struggled in 6th grade and disliked reading, earned a Master's in Education and became an author. He developed The Punies Lesson Series, co-authored "The Show Matters," and wrote "Sloth + Spider: Try Did It All." Andrew's young adult novel, "Hope," addresses common relational issues in adolescence, aiming to strengthen belief in the power of hope and empower readers on their journeys. Raised near Los Angeles, CA, Andrew currently resides in Orange County, California.