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"A fascinating book about a social movement that predated today's foster homes, adoption agencies, and homeless shelters." School Library Journal, Starred
Between 1854 and 1930, more than 200,000 orphaned or abandoned children were sent west on orphan trains to find new homes. Some were adopted by loving families; others were not as fortunate.
In recent years, some of the riders have begun to share their stories. Andrea Warren alternates chapters about the history of the orphan trains with the story of Lee Nailling, who in 1926 rode an orphan train to Texas.
A Blackstone Audio production.
Orphan Train Rider: One Boy's True Story
Between 1854 and 1930, more than 200,000 orphaned or abandoned children were sent west on orphan trains to find new homes. Some were adopted by loving families; others were not as fortunate.
In recent years, some of the riders have begun to share their stories. Andrea Warren alternates chapters about the history of the orphan trains with the story of Lee Nailling, who in 1926 rode an orphan train to Texas.
A Blackstone Audio production.
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Product Details
| BN ID: | 2940169899443 |
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| Publisher: | Blackstone Audio, Inc. |
| Publication date: | 04/01/2013 |
| Edition description: | Unabridged |
| Age Range: | 8 - 11 Years |
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- Awards
- Kids
- History - Kids
- Biography - Kids
- United States History - Kids
- 19th Century United States History - Kids
- 20th Century United States History - Kids
- Families - Kids Biography
- General & Miscellaneous United States History - Kids
- Historical Figures - Kids Biography
- Marshall, Elizabeth (-1964)
- 1991-2000->Boston Globe-Horn Book Award Winners->Nonfiction
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