We Rode the Orphan Trains (Paperback)

from homeschoolmimzi

I read this in one sitting. Pretty good overview for a children's book. Several short, true stories - more like vignettes- of people who had ridden the 'orphan trains' at the turn of the century (early 1900's) as the title states. I would like to read something on the same subject that goes into ...

from briannad84

I saw this just in passing at one of the local libraries and have heard a bit about orphan trains. This book definately showed me that they were a bit different than I thought, and not something you hear too much about in American history. I loved the stories and thought this was a great book for...

from Sharebear13

Great book if you are interested in the personal stories of the orphans that rode the train.

from thornton37814

This is a nice collection of stories of some of those who rode the orphan trains who were still alive around the turn of the 21st century. The experiences were varied -- some were placed in good homes; others were less fortunate. The Children's Aid Society paid annual visits to those who were pla...

from Sharebear13

Great book if you are interested in the personal stories of the orphans that rode the train.