Colt

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.