Magic in Changing Your Stars

Magic in Changing Your Stars - Hardcover

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Magic in Changing Your Stars - Hardcover

Magic in Changing Your Stars - Hardcover

by Leah Henderson
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by Leah Henderson (Author)

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.

Author Biography

Leah Henderson tells stirring stories featuring black heroes and heroines. She is the author of the middle-grade novel, One Shadow on the Wall, and her short story will be included in the YA anthology, Black Enough: Stories in Black Teenhood in America. She lives in Washington, DC. Find Leah on Twitter @LeahsMark and on her website at leahhendersonbooks.com.

Number of Pages: 302
Dimensions: 1.11 x 7.51 x 4.91 IN
Publication Date: August 04, 2020
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Magic in Changing Your Stars
Interest Level: Middle Grades, 4-8
Reading Level: 4.3
Point Value: 8
ISBN9798855055979
Author Leah Henderson
PublisherBound to Stay Bound Books
GenreChildren and Family
FormatHardcover
PublishedAugust 2020
LanguageENG- English
Pages302
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceKids and Teens & young adults
Print SizeStandard Print

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About Leah Henderson

Leah Henderson is the author of One Shadow on the Wall and Together We March. She has always loved getting lost in stories. When she is not scribbling down her characters' adventures, she is off on her own, exploring new spaces and places around the world. Many of the hopes, struggles, and traditions witnessed on her travels find a home in her work, hopefully offering added color and new perspectives to her characters' lives. Leah received her MFA in writing from Spalding University and currently calls the Washington, DC, area home. Visit her at LeahHendersonBooks.com.

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