Charlie's Big Chance

By Tony B. Richard and Lydia Payge

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 (ages 10+) 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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1068845791
• ISBN13: 9781068845796
• Release Date: August 2025
• Publisher: Tony B. Richard
• Length: 146 Pages
• Weight: 0.39 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.5" x 8.5"
• Age Range: 9 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 7