Pam Muñoz Ryan
Paperback | Pages: 144 pages Rating: 4.16 | 6029 Users | 655 Reviews
Mention Containing Books Riding Freedom
| Title | : | Riding Freedom |
| Author | : | Pam Muñoz Ryan |
| Book Format | : | Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | Deluxe Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 144 pages |
| Published | : | September 1st 1999 by Scholastic Paperbacks (first published 1998) |
| Categories | : | Historical. Historical Fiction. Childrens. Middle Grade. Fiction. Animals. Horses |
Chronicle During Books Riding Freedom
Charlotte Parkhurst is raised in an orphanage for boys, which suits her just fine. She doesn’t like playing with dolls, she can hold her own in a fight, and she loves to work in the stables. Charlotte has a way with horses and wants to spend her life training and riding them on a ranch of her own.The problem is, as a girl in the mid-1800s, Charlotte is expected to live a much different life – one without freedom. But Charlotte is smart and determined, and she figures out a way to live her dreams with a plan so clever and so secret – almost no one figures it out.
Identify Books As Riding Freedom
| Original Title: | Riding Freedom |
| ISBN: | 0439087961 (ISBN13: 9780439087964) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Setting: | California(United States) |
| Literary Awards: | Grand Canyon Reader Award for Intermediate Book (2000), Charlie May Simon Children's Book Award Nominee (2001), California Young Readers Medal for Intermediate (2000) |
Rating Containing Books Riding Freedom
Ratings: 4.16 From 6029 Users | 655 ReviewsCommentary Containing Books Riding Freedom
Acclaimed author Pam Muñoz Ryan crafted together a beautiful novel that proves a girls strength and wit. I have to say that I enjoyed every second of reading it. The mid- 1800's was the perfect time frame for this book since it gave Charlotte/Charlie a chance to stand up for women's rights. I have read this book over and over again and still never get bored of it. From racing on horses to getting kicked in the eye this novel has every exciting thing you can imagine. If horses are your life, orI read this with my son as part of a school assignment. It was wonderful. Based on a true story - I love those. Well written and great messages. I love books where everything works out in the end after a lot of adversity.
I totally loved this book! I didn't discover it was a true story until the final chapter. I thought a lot about how I admire those who can train horses without fear. They are smart animals, but they are huge! The final few chapters were set in Watsonville, CA - Jonathan and I lived there at the beginning of our marriage. It is so pretty there (and home to the world's largest grower of strawberries!) The author did a great job describing the land's beauty. It's the story of the first woman who
So many positive themes in this book! Resilence, never giving up, and overcoming what society says you should be. Not to mention, a glimpse into the tale of women gaining the right to vote in this country. My girls (7 and 9) will love this book, but I think the historical fiction aspect of it will appeal to a much wider audience as well.
This book is awesome!!!! I read it a long time ago, but I still remember parts that I would say, but don't want to ruin the story for you. READ THIS BOOK IF YOU HAVE SINCE !!! (just kidding)
This quick read follows the life of Charlotte, a young orphan with a charming personality and strong ability to work with horses. The historical fiction novel depicts the hardships that women faced before it was legal to vote in the United States, and Charlotte's determination to live in a "man's world" where she won't be accepted is remarkable.
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