Colt
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Book Overview
Colt Vittorio has never run a race, or even walked down the street on his own. Colt has spina bifida, and sees the world from a wheelchair. Then his mother signs him up for a special riding program. "An excellent portrayal of a young person struggling with the emotional and social ramifications of a serious disease".--Booklist. An IRA Young Adult's Choice; Winner of the Joan Fassler Memorial Book Award.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0140364803
ISBN13:9780140364804
Release Date:February 1994
Publisher:Puffin Books
Length:128 Pages
Weight:0.25 lbs.
Dimensions:0.4" x 5.0" x 7.8"
Age Range:10 to 14 years
Grade Range:Grades 5 to 9
Customer Reviews
4 ratings
Heartwarming story
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 21 years ago
Colt is a disabled boy who suffers from spina bifida that makes him unable to get around without a wheelchair most of the time. He also suffers (in his opinion) from getting a new father after his biological dad left him and his mom when the disability was revealed by the doctors. Overall the story was well done; it made you relate to the main character without feeling sorry for him and really showed that horses and kids can accomplish just about anything together. I recommend this book to any person assisting at a disabled riding stable.Recommended reading age: 8-12 yrs.
Super Book
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
Colt is a great book for horselovers and the handicapped horselovers. This book is about a boy that's handicapped that got a horse for Christmas.
Colt, a disabled kid gets a peek at the great world of horse
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
This is a great and moving book about what a person can do if he or she really puts there heart into it.
Unique view: horseback riding for kids with disabilities
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
Hundreds of horse books exist for children and teens, but this book addresses a unique aspect -- horseback riding programs for those with disabilities. Colt has spina bifida and is terrified of the idea of being on a horse, but once he begins riding, he discovers that it opens new doors for him. Horseback riding soon means a great deal to him. This is a well-written, solid book. Based on my experience volunteering with a similar program, it is also accurate. Plus it contains enough action to hold readers' attention.
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