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A review by emileereadsbooks
The Chance to Fly by Stacy Davidowitz, Ali Stroker
adventurous
funny
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Thank you to PRH Audio for this complementary audiobook.
This book deserves a standing ovation, because it is all I want in a middle grade novel. It has a protagonist who is relatable, but unique (Nat is paralysed and in a wheelchair and loves musicals). It has supportive parents. It has stuff about developing and maintaining friendships. It has the characters dealing with real emotions. It is fun! And it made me a little misty eyed at the conclusion. Plus the author who is herself in a wheelchair and a Broadway star narrates the audio and when she sings it will make you feel all the feels! I listened to this entire book in one day because I did not want to stop because it made me so happy reading it.
*I will say that as with many middle grade books, the protagonist disobeys her parents and is in my opinion not sufficiently punished. This doesn't detract from the story, but is worth noting so parents know to discuss this with their kids.
This book deserves a standing ovation, because it is all I want in a middle grade novel. It has a protagonist who is relatable, but unique (Nat is paralysed and in a wheelchair and loves musicals). It has supportive parents. It has stuff about developing and maintaining friendships. It has the characters dealing with real emotions. It is fun! And it made me a little misty eyed at the conclusion. Plus the author who is herself in a wheelchair and a Broadway star narrates the audio and when she sings it will make you feel all the feels! I listened to this entire book in one day because I did not want to stop because it made me so happy reading it.
*I will say that as with many middle grade books, the protagonist disobeys her parents and is in my opinion not sufficiently punished. This doesn't detract from the story, but is worth noting so parents know to discuss this with their kids.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Ableism