{"product_id":"riding-freedom","title":"Riding Freedom","description":"\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrief Description\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tA fictionalized account of Charley (Charlotte) Parkhurst who ran away from an orphanage, posed as a boy, moved to California, and fooled everyone by her appearance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarc Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCopyright date 1998.;A fictionalized account of Charley (Charlotte) Parkhurst who ran away from an orphanage, posed as a boy, moved to California, and fooled everyone by her appearance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"With a pacing that moves along at a gallop, this is a skillful execution of a fascinating historical tale.\" -Publishers Weekly, starred review\"Middle-schoolers will love the horse adventures and the stories of her trickery...\" --Booklist\"Youngsters who liked Caddie Woodlawn better unreformed and who appreciate an atmospheric blend of grit, gorses, and history will want to take a ride with Charley.\" -Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePam Muñoz Ryan is the recipient of the NEA's Human and Civil Rights Award, the PEN Center USA Award, and the 2024 Children's Literature Legacy Award for her body of work. She was the 2018 and is the 2026 US nominee for the international Hans Christian Andersen Award. She received a Newbery Honor Medal and the Kirkus Prize for her \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling novel, \u003ci\u003eEcho\u003c\/i\u003e. Her other celebrated novels, \u003ci\u003eEsperanza Rising\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Dreamer\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eRiding Freedom\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBecoming Naomi León\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003ePaint the Wind\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMañanaland\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eEl Niño\u003c\/i\u003e, have received countless accolades, among them the Pura Belpré Award, the Jane Addams Children's Book Award, and the Américas Award. Her acclaimed picture books include \u003ci\u003eAmelia and Eleanor Go for a Ride\u003c\/i\u003e and the Sibert Honor book \u003ci\u003eWhen Marian Sang\u003c\/i\u003e, both illustrated by Brian Selznick, \u003ci\u003eMice and Beans\u003c\/i\u003e illustrated by Joe Cepeda, and \u003ci\u003eTony Baloney\u003c\/i\u003e illustrated by Edwin Fotheringham, as well as a beginning reader series featuring Tony Baloney. Ryan lives near San Diego, California, with her family. Visit Pam at www.PamMunozRyan.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e Brian Selznick's books have sold millions of copies, garnered countless awards worldwide, and been translated into more than 35 languages. He broke open the novel form with his innovative and genre-defying thematic trilogy, beginning with the Caldecott Medal-winning #1 \n\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller \n\u003ci\u003eThe Invention of Hugo Cabret\u003c\/i\u003e, adapted into Martin Scorsese's Oscar-winning movie \n\u003ci\u003eHugo\u003c\/i\u003e. He followed that with the #1 \n\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller, \n\u003ci\u003eWonderstruck\u003c\/i\u003e, adapted into the eponymous movie by celebrated filmmaker Todd Haynes, with a screenplay by Selznick, and the \n\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller, \n\u003ci\u003eThe Marvels\u003c\/i\u003e. Selznick's two most recent books for young people, \n\u003ci\u003eBaby Monkey, Private Eye\u003c\/i\u003e, an ALA Notable Book co-written with his husband David Serlin, and \n\u003ci\u003eKaleidoscope\u003c\/i\u003e, a \n\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e Notable Children's Book of 2021, were both \n\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestsellers as well. He also illustrated the 20th anniversary edition covers of J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series. Selznick and Serlin divide their time between Brooklyn, New York and La Jolla, California. Learn more at thebrianselznick.com and mediaroom.scholastic.com\/brianselznick.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChildren's Literature Legacy Award Winner\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis remarkable story was inspired by the true adventures of a little known, horse-loving heroine of the west. Perfect for fans of \u003ci\u003ePax\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eWildoak\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eA Horse Named Sky\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCharlotte Parkhurst was raised in an orphanage for boys, which suited her just fine. She didn't like playing with dolls, she could hold her own in a fight, and she loved to work in the stable. Charlotte had a special way with horses and wanted to spend her life training and riding them on a ranch of her own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe problem was, as a girl in the mid-1800s, Charlotte was expected to live a much different life--one without the freedoms she dreamed of. But Charlotte was smart and determined, and she figured out a way to live her life on her terms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eIngram Paperback Advance\u003c\/span\u003e 09\/01\/1999 pg. 15 (EAN 9780439087964, Paperback)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/span\u003e 09\/20\/1999 pg. 90 (EAN 9780439087964, Paperback)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/span\u003e 05\/01\/2009 pg. 57 (EAN 9780981489049, Compact Disc) - *Starred Review\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eAudio File\u003c\/span\u003e 03\/01\/2010 pg. 54 (EAN 9780981489049, Compact Disc)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContributor Bio:\u003c\/strong\u003eRyan, Pam Muñoz\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPam Muñoz Ryan is the recipient of the Newbery Honor Medal and the Kirkus Prize for her \n\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling novel, \n\u003ci\u003eEcho\u003c\/i\u003e, as well as the NEA's Human and Civil Rights Award and the Virginia Hamilton Literary Award for multicultural literature for her body of work. She is the 2018 U.S. nominee for the international Hans Christian Andersen Award and 2024 Children's Literature Legacy Award Recipient. Her celebrated novels, \n\u003ci\u003eMañanaland\u003c\/i\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003eEcho\u003c\/i\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003eEsperanza Rising\u003c\/i\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003eThe Dreamer\u003c\/i\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003eRiding Freedom\u003c\/i\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003eBecoming Naomi Léon\u003c\/i\u003e, and \n\u003ci\u003ePaint the Wind\u003c\/i\u003e, have received countless accolades, among them two Pura Belpré Awards, a NAPPA Gold Award, a Jane Addams Children's Book Award, and two Américas Awards. Her acclaimed picture books include \n\u003ci\u003eAmelia and Eleanor Go for a Ride\u003c\/i\u003e and \n\u003ci\u003eWhen Marian Sang\u003c\/i\u003e, both illustrated by Brian Selznick, and \n\u003ci\u003eTony Baloney\u003c\/i\u003e, illustrated by Edwin Fotheringham, as well as a beginning reader series featuring Tony Baloney. Ryan lives near San Diego, California, with her family.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContributor Bio:\u003c\/strong\u003eSelznick, Brian\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBrian Selznick's books have sold millions of copies, garnered countless awards worldwide, and been translated into more than 35 languages. He broke open the novel form with his innovative and genre-defying thematic trilogy, beginning with the Caldecott Medal-winning #1 \n\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller \n\u003ci\u003eThe Invention of Hugo Cabret\u003c\/i\u003e, adapted into Martin Scorsese's Oscar-winning movie \n\u003ci\u003eHugo\u003c\/i\u003e. He followed that with the #1 \n\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller, \n\u003ci\u003eWonderstruck\u003c\/i\u003e, adapted into the eponymous movie by celebrated filmmaker Todd Haynes, with a screenplay by Selznick, and the \n\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller, \n\u003ci\u003eThe Marvels\u003c\/i\u003e. 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Learn more at thebrianselznick.com and mediaroom.scholastic.com\/brianselznick.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Ryan, Pam Muñoz\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Scholastic Paperbacks\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePub Date:\u003c\/b\u003e 1999-09-01\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC:\u003c\/b\u003e Juvenile Fiction|Biographical|United States|Juvenile Fiction|Historical|United States - 19th Century|Juvenile Fiction|Animals|Horses|Juvenile Fiction|Girls \u0026amp; Women|Juvenile Fiction|Westerns\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSubjects:\u003c\/b\u003e History|Mistaken identity|California|1850-1950|Parkhurst, Charley\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.2 lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780439087964\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eASIN:\u003c\/b\u003e -\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSKU:\u003c\/b\u003e SP-9780439087964\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Scholastic Paperbacks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52148477722905,"sku":"SP-9780439087964","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0913\/0380\/5209\/files\/9780439087964_spiral.png?v=1774237241","url":"https:\/\/westbindery.com\/products\/riding-freedom","provider":"West Bindery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}