*The publisher, Amulet, sent me a copy of this book. I had not heard much about the story so I was curious to read.
What It Is About - FIVE Things You Need to Know:
*Natalie, Nat, doesn't let her wheelchair hold her back.
*She lives life to the fullest with her best friend Chloe and competing on the Zoomers racing team.
*She is thrown off track when she has to move with her parents.
*One dream she has always had is to perform in a Broadway Show, but isn't sure a girl in a wheelchair will be cast.
*When she is cast in a local production of "Wicked", her life takes several turns in which she never expected.
What I Thought Of It - Five Observations/Reflections:
What I Thought Of It - Five Observations/Reflections:
*I'm a fan of both middle-grade novels and Broadway shows.
*I've seen Wicked several times, so I was excited to read the story about Nat and her experience with the show.
*This was a wonderful, sweet, and touching story.
*There wasn't a lot of "action" or emotional "stuff" that occurred, but was an enjoyable story.
*Highlighting a young girl striving for her dreams, despite her physical limitations, is definitely needed in all elementary classrooms.
Who Should Read It:
Who Should Read It:
*This middle-grade novel would be ideal for any and all third, fourth, and fifth grade classrooms. Of course, middle-school readers will also find enjoyment with this story. If you know of a young reader who loves Broadway, then this is the novel for them. Happy Reading!
Rating: 3 STARS out of 5 Stars
Rating: 3 STARS out of 5 Stars
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