Colt (Digital Original)

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Synopsis
Winner of the Joan Fassler Memorial Book Award: The triumphant story of a boy who overcomes his disease with help from horses If Colt Vittorio had a motto, it would be I Don&’t Want To! Colt has spina bifida—a condition that makes the bones in his legs weak and confines him to a wheelchair. When Colt is introduced to horseback riding in a program for disabled kids, he is beyond nervous. He wants nothing to do with these terrifying animals. After all, there&’s no chance he&’ll ever be able to use his legs anyway. What&’s the point? Once he gets in the saddle astride a horse named Liverwurst, Colt&’s whole world changes. With the horse&’s powerful, muscular body beneath him, Colt no longer feels small and limited. After all, if he can control this huge, strong animal, he can do anything. And with Liverwurst&’s help, Colt&’s back and legs start getting stronger. But when his doctor warns that horseback riding is too dangerous and the risks are too great, will Colt&’s riding lessons be history?
Copyright:
1991

Book Details

Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
Book Size:
122 Pages
ISBN-13:
9781497688728
Publisher:
Open Road Media
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
Nancy Springer
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
Children's Books, Sports, Animals, Health, Mind and Body, Literature and Fiction
Grade Levels:
Fourth grade, Fifth grade, Sixth grade
Reading Age:
9–12
Submitted By:
Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.

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