{"product_id":"the-chance-to-fly-the-chance-to-fly-1-hardcover","title":"The Chance to Fly (the Chance to Fly #1) - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAli Stroker\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eStacy Davidowitz\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect for fans of \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eWicked\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e and anyone who has ever dared to dream big, \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Chance to Fly\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e by Tony Award-winning actress Ali Stroker and Stacy Davidowitz is an inspiring middle grade novel about Nat Beacon, a theater-loving girl who uses a wheelchair. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Every theater kid in the world will instantly fall in love with Nat Beacon and relate to her story of perseverance. The Chance To Fly is as unique, inspirational, and full of heart as Ali Stroker is herself. She and Stacy Davidowitz will make readers laugh, cry, and teach them the true meaning of defying gravity.\" ―Chris Colfer, New York Times bestselling author and Golden Globe winning actor\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"The perfect read for any dream chaser . . . You'll realize how unlimited your possibilities are.\" ―Kristin Chenoweth, Tony and Emmy Award winning actress and singer\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"I only wish that The Chance to Fly was written when I was a teenager. Ali Stroker is a powerful role model for all youth and adults alike . . . We are living in changing times where audiences are clamoring for greater diversity. A Tony Award winner whose voice soars, whose energy brings us all to cheer is an example of what is possible.\" ―Judith Heumann, International Disability Rights Activist, author of Being Heumann: An Unrepentant Me\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"A story both fine and also uplifting--in both senses of the word, moral and physical!\" ―Gregory Maguire, author of Wicked\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e**STARRED REVIEW**\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Bolstered by realistic dialogue and Nat's engaging internal narrative, this endearing novel will entrance a new generation of theater lovers and charm older ones with its allusions to beloved shows.\" ―\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNat's passion for musicals knows no bounds, and she dreams of performing on stage despite never having seen an actor with a disability in a leading role. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen Nat's family moves from California to New Jersey, she discovers auditions for a kids' production of her all-time favorite musical, \u003ci\u003eWicked\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThrilled by the opportunity, Nat lands a spot in the ensemble. As she navigates new friendships and the challenges of rehearsals, Nat draws strength from the empowering themes of \u003ci\u003eWicked\u003c\/i\u003e, particularly the song \"Defying Gravity.\" \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBut as opening night approaches, unexpected obstacles arise. Nat must confront her fears and insecurities, channeling the spirit of Elphaba to truly \"defy gravity\" both on and off the stage. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis heartfelt story celebrates resilience, inclusion, and the transformative power of theater. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlso available: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eCut Loose!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAli Stroker\u003c\/b\u003e made history as the first person in a wheelchair to appear on Broadway and win a Tony Award. She made her Broadway debut in the revival of \u003ci\u003eSpring Awakening\u003c\/i\u003e and then played Ado Annie in the revival of \u003ci\u003eOklahoma! \u003c\/i\u003eAli graduated from NYU Tisch School of the Arts and has starred and recurred in numerous television shows, including \u003ci\u003eGlee\u003c\/i\u003e. Her work as a humanitarian includes speaking and performing around the world helping people with and without disabilities through her message of \"Making Your Limitations into Opportunities.\" \u003ci\u003eThe Chance to Fly\u003c\/i\u003e is her debut novel. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eStacy Davidowitz\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of the Camp Rolling Hills series and coauthor of \u003ci\u003eCamp Rolling Hills the Musical\u003c\/i\u003e, which continues to have productions across the country. She is also the author of the Hanazuki chapter-book series based on Hasbro's YouTube series. Stacy has written award-winning plays that have been produced regionally and internationally. When she is not writing, she teaches creative writing and musical theater in schools, foster care facilities, and juvenile detention centers. She is a graduate of Tufts University and Columbia University, where she earned degrees in drama and acting. 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