
Colt Vittorio lives with spina bifida and navigates the world from his wheelchair, feeling limited and isolated. His life takes an unexpected turn when his mother signs him up for a special riding program. This chapter book beautifully portrays Colt's emotional and social struggles as he grapples with his condition, and then finds immense courage and self-confidence through his connection with horses. It's a heartwarming story about overcoming physical challenges, embracing new experiences, and discovering inner strength, making it an excellent resource for discussing disability and resilience with children aged 4-11.
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.