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Riding Freedom (Playaway Children)

Ryan, Pam Munoz

 
9781608128631: Riding Freedom (Playaway Children)

Synopsis

Charlotte Parkhurst was raised in an orphanage for boys, which suited her just fine. She didn't like playing with dolls, she could hold her own in a fight, and she loved to work in the stable. Charlotte had a special way with horses and wanted to spend her life training and riding them on a ranch of her own. She had the courage to follow her dreams...

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Review

"With a pacing that moves along at a gallop, this is a skillful execution of a fascinating historical tale." -Publishers Weekly, starred review
"Middle-schoolers will love the horse adventures and the stories of her trickery..."
--Booklist
"Youngsters who liked Caddie Woodlawn better unreformed and who appreciate an atmospheric blend of grit, gorses, and history will want to take a ride with Charley." -Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

From the Author

And the publisher are proud to announce....
that Riding Freedom is the recipient of Parenting Magazine's Reading Magic Award for 1998's Most Outstanding Children's Books as well as The San Francisco Chronicle's Best Books of 1998. It has also been nominated for the 1999-2000 California Young Reader Medal and the North Dakota Flicker Tale Award.

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