Books like The Mount by Carol Emshwiller
Charley, a high school student with a passion for racing, finds his identity upended when he discovers he is a human mount, a live harness for the alien Hoots who now rule Earth. Pulling back to the mountains, he reconnects with a Free Human family and learns the truth about his past and his father's whereabouts. As he balances the demands of being a prized mount and the desire to reclaim his freedom, Charley must confront the complex dynamics between human and alien forces and forge his own path to becoming fully human again.
First publish date: 2002
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Carol Emshwiller
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