Talon on the Wing by Gigi Sedlmayer

She wants to fly on Talon but her mom isn't sure that's a good idea.  She begs, her father says she'll be fine and mom finally says OK.

The author sent me a copy of this book to read for review (thank you).  It has been published so you can get a copy now.

Imagine flying on the back of a condor?  Sounds unbelievable, doesn't it?  The only problem she has is he doesn't realize her weight holds him down or wearson him.  They have some near collisions with cliffs and experience at least one crash landing.  But she's not going to give up!

She's also helping a boy who had a brother with her deformity.  His parents left him out to die and he doesn't want to forgive them.  It was all they knew, he shouldn't hate them.

Talon is still hanging around, waiting for his next ride.  I wonder what their next adventure will be...