Book description
A heartfelt middle-grade novel about a theater-loving girl who uses a
wheelchair for mobility and her quest to defy expectations-and
gravity-from Tony award-winning actress Ali Stroker and Stacy Davidowitz
Thirteen-year-old Nat Beacon loves a lot of things: her dog Warbucks,
her best friend Chloe, and competing on her wheelchair racing…
- Coming soon!
Why read it?
3 authors picked The Chance to Fly as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
This book is about a girl in a wheelchair who is cast in the middle school play. I love this book because it helps us understand the challenges of being in a wheelchair as well as all the challenges that go along with being a middle schooler. It addresses all those identity issues that occur during that age with the added challenge of being in a wheelchair.
From Wanda's list on kids with disabilities.
Another wonderful drama club romance! Thirteen-year-old Nat braves big moves for her passions, which include musical theater, friends, and one certain boy who happens to be one of my favorite literary love interests. Both authors are actors (Stoker the first actress to appear on Broadway in a wheelchair) and the authenticity of their experiences shines through on every page.
From Jennifer's list on middle grade about first love.
It makes me happy to know that kids will be reading and loving this book about Nat Beacon, a thirteen-year-old girl who’s dreading her move to New Jersey—until she joins a summer production of Wicked. Tony Award winner Ali Stroker uses her first-hand experience to beautifully share how it feels to be a teenage girl in a wheelchair. I’d never thought about what it’s like not being eye-to-eye with your friends (or your crush!) when they’re hanging out, how a broken elevator can break your heart, or how insensitive people can be when they tell you no, you can’t…
From Diana's list on music, art and friendship.
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