Tony B. Richard

Aliens. A notebook. A secret no one will believe. Charlie Baker is 12 years old, dreams of being a reporter, and uses a wheelchair to get around her small town. When she stumbles across a crashed alien ship near Roswell, everything changes. Now Charlie has a chance to write the story of a lifetime-but telling the truth might put the aliens in danger. Can she keep their secret, even as the military closes in?Charlie's Big Chance is a fast-paced, inclusive sci-fi adventure for middle grade readers who love mystery, heart, and heroes who think before they shoot.
Features a strong girl protagonist, positive disability representation, and a hopeful vision of first contact. Great for classrooms, homeschoolers, and fans of The Green Ember, Smekday, and Stargirl. Ages 9-13 | Wholesome adventure with mild violence and peril; suitable for classrooms.