Riding Freedom

Riding Freedom

By Pam Munoz Ryan

33 ratings 21 reviews 36 followers
Interest LevelReading LevelReading A-ZATOSWord Count
Grades 4 - 8Grades 2 - 5P4.520041
Extensively researched, this fast-paced historical novel about Charlotte (Charley) Parkhurst combines all the known facts of a daring woman's colorful life in the Wild West with Pam Munoz Ryan's own spirited imaginings Ages 8-12. Pub: 2/98. .
Publisher: Scholastic Paperbacks
ISBN-13: 9780439087964
ISBN-10: 0439087961
Published on 9/1/1999
Binding: Paperback
Number of pages: 144

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I want to read this book so badly

Though almost everyone knows Susan B. Anthony, little people know about Charlotte Darkey Parkhurst. Riding Freedom is based on her life. Born in the early 1800s, Charlotte's parents are killed in a stagecoach accident. She is sent to an orphanage. After her parents died, you would think Charlotte would be terrified of horses, but she loves them. When people say she can't go to the stables anymore, she disguises herself as a boy and runs away from the orphanage. Will She be discovered? I liked this book because it includes facts about a historical figure I didn't even know. This book is perfect for anyone who likes real facts in fiction books.

I really liked this book because it was amazing how this was sorta a true story. The plot was carefully laid out and the pace went at a good, steady beat. I enjoyed this book a lot and I would recommend this to horse-lovers.

I Personally love how you didn't just give the way and absolutely love the details! you don't just put all her features in one sentence you break it up, also you didn't just go ahead and told what she likes, like you didn't just put "Oh, I like horses and love to ride them." you put it in the characters words, and lets not forget, I love how you make them talk instead of saying "Don't" they say "ain't" I love this book! an absolute five star rating

this book is REALLY good! I love historical fiction the fact that it has horses in it is a complete BONUS! worth the time.

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this book looks super good! But the question is is it a really good book?

i want this book so bad because it looks so good!

This is a very good. I recommend you read this book if you are a horse lover. A girl named Charlotte runs away from a orphanage because she dreams of a better life. Her best Hayward also dreams for a better life, but that all changes when he finds out he is getting adopted.

this book looks so good

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