Chapter Book · Ages 8–10 · 1998
Riding Freedom
By Pam Muñoz Ryan, Brian Selznick (Illustrator)
A girl defies 1800s norms to live her dream life with horses.
160 pages· 20,363 words· Est. 3 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 8,767 ratings
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Summary: Charlotte Parkhurst, raised in a boys' orphanage, dreams of a life with horses. In the 1800s, society expects her to conform, but Charlotte is determined. Disguising herself as a man, she becomes a renowned stagecoach driver, outwitting bandits and finding love. Her true identity remains hidden until her death, leaving a legacy of courage and defiance. Can Charlotte truly live the life she desires, or will society's constraints hold her back?









