We Rode the Orphan Trains - by Andrea Warren (Paperback)

The Orphan Train Journey of Hope is a powerful nonfiction book that tells the stories of 200,000 American children who migrated from New York and other eastern cities between 1854 and 1929 in search of a better life.

Author Andrea Warren shares the memories of child orphans as they recount their experiences of transition, adventure, disappointment, and loneliness, but ultimately, the joy of belonging to their new families. This book is an extraordinary migration of American children that will captivate your heart and inspire you to read on.

You'll meet Betty, who found a fairy tale life in a grand hotel; Nettie Evans and her twin, Nellie, who were rescued from their first abusive placement and taken in by a new, kindhearted family who gave them the love they had hoped for; brothers Howard and Fred, who remained close even though they were adopted into different families; and Edith, who longed to know the secrets of her past. The Orphan Train Journey of Hope is an inspiring story that will touch your heart and leave you with a newfound appreciation for the resilience and hope of these child orphans.

So why wait? Order now and embark on this unforgettable journey of hope with Andrea Warren.