Age Group: 6 - 9 Years

Description:

Grace adores stories — every kind there is. Whether they come from books, films, TV, or the long memory of her Nana, Grace soaks them up and turns them into grand performances at home, throwing herself wholeheartedly into every starring role with her cat Paw-Paw cast in a supporting part. So when her teacher announces the school will be staging Peter Pan, Grace knows exactly which part she wants. But two of her classmates pour cold water on her dream: Peter is a boy, they say, and besides, he isn't Black. Hurt but not beaten, Grace heads home to her wise Ma and Nana, who remind her that with determination, she can be absolutely anyone she chooses to be. With warm, expressive watercolour illustrations by Caroline Binch, this beloved modern classic is a stirring celebration of imagination, self-belief, and the quiet power of family encouragement.