The Chance to Fly

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.

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.

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… show more.