Orphan Train [J0037]

2013 - PB Excellent condition Between 1854 and 1929, so-called orphan trains ran regularly from the cities of the East Coast to the farmlands of the Midwest, carrying thousands of abandoned children whose fates would be determined by pure luck. Would they be adopted by a kind and loving family, or would the face a childhood and adolescence of hard labor and servitude? Vivian Daly was one such child. Moving between contemporary Maine and Depression-era Minnesota, Orphan Train is a powerful tale of upheaval and resilience, second chances, and unexpected friendship.

From recent Amazon/GoodReads reviews:"Enjoyed this much more than I thought I would! Originally didn't think Molly's POV would speak to me but she grew on me by the end. Vivian's childhood POV could be gut wrenching, and I think there is a bit more opportunity for her to be a child-perspective at times felt too mature/objective for her age and what she was going through.";"This is a heart wrenching and heart warming story of loss, displacement, and reconnection. I enjoyed reading this very much; the ending gave me goosebumps.";"Great book about a time in our American history I knew nothing about. Sometimes my heart hurt but these are things we need to know about. And hopefully we can learn and not be like some of the people we read about as well. Glad I could smile at the end."