

A little person, Olive becomes a friend and mentor, pairing with Julia in the role of lead dancer for the munchkins. Much to her surprise, she gets the part of a munchkin, and her summer quickly takes a surprising new turn.

When her mom drags her to an audition for a local production of The Wizard of Oz, Julia is sure that the only member of the family to be cast in the play will be her talented younger brother. Her beloved dog has recently died, and she’s feeling at loose ends as the summer begins. Unusually short for her age, she daydreams a lot in school and hasn’t been particularly successful in extracurriculars like soccer and piano.

Summary: Julia is a girl who doesn’t think of herself as very talented.
