The magic in changing your stars / Leah Henderson.
Material type: TextPublisher: New York : Sterling Children's Books, [2020]Description: 302 pages ; 21 cmContent type:- text
- unmediated
- volume
- 9781454934066
- 1454934069
Item type | Home library | Collection | Call number | Materials specified | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Children's Book | Dr. James Carlson Library | Children's Science Fiction/Fantasy | HENDERSO LEAH | Available | 33111009745007 | ||||
Children's Book | Main Library | Children's Science Fiction/Fantasy | HENDERSO LEAH | Available | 33111010383616 | ||||
Children's Book | Northport Library | Children's Science Fiction/Fantasy | HENDERSO LEAH | Available | 33111009013257 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
Can you change your fate --and the fate of those you love-- if you return to the past? Journey to 1939 Harlem in this time-travel adventure with an inspiring message about believing in yourself.
Eleven-year-old Ailey Benjamin Lane can dance --so he's certain that he'll land the role of the Scarecrow in his school's production of The Wiz. Unfortunately, a talented classmate and a serious attack of nerves derail his audition: he just stands there, frozen. Deflated and defeated, Ailey confides in his Grampa that he's ready to quit. But Grampa believes in Ailey, and, to encourage him, shares a childhood story. As a boy, Grampa dreamed of becoming a tap dancer; he was so good that the Hollywood star and unofficial Mayor of Harlem, Bill "Bojangles" Robinson, even gave him a special pair of tap shoes. Curious, Ailey finds the shoes, tries them on, taps his toes, and makes a wish. In the blink of an eye, he finds himself somewhere that if most definitely no place like home! Featuring an all-African-American cast of characters, and infused with references to black culture and history, this work of magical realism is sure to captivate and inspire readers.
Ages 8-12. Sterling Publishing Co., Inc.
After bungling his audition to play the Scarecrow in The Wiz, fifth-grader Ailey is magically transported to 1930s Harlem where he meets his own grandfather and legendary tap dancer Bill "Bojangles" Robinson.