When Grace's school decides to perform Peter Pan, Grace longs to play the lead. Her classmates are quick to tell her that Peter Pan was a boy and also wasn't black. Grace learns that she can be anything she wants through the support of her family. The play is a success, and Grace is a great Peter Pan.
Students can point out character traits about Grace, Mom, and Nana and find text evidence to support these in the book.
Lexile: 680L