A girl is invited to a dancing competition with a promise of winning some prize money. 
A Christmas Like no other when Grandma visits and gives an account of how things were when she was young.
A magic carrot on the edge of a forest that feeds a family in the grips of a drought. 
A girl who has been laughed at and ridiculed by her classmates discovers a way of keeping the 
harassments at bay and maintain her sanity.
These are the stories in this fascinating collection, each addressing real situations that people face. 
Read to find out how each of the characters overcomes the challenges