Ailey Benjamin Lane can dance, so he's sure he'll play the Scarecrow in his school's production of The Wiz. But he bungles the audition and, feeling defeated, tells his Grampa that he's quitting. To encourage Ailey, Grampa reveals that he once dreamed of becoming a tap dancer--and even received special tap shoes from the legendary tapper Bill "Bojangles" Robinson. 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.
