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Apr 2, 2013 · by Christina Baker Kline (Author) Format: Kindle Edition. 4.5 79,532 ratings. Goodreads Choice Award nominee. See all formats and editions. The #1 New York Times Bestseller. Now featuring a sneak peek at Christina's forthcoming novel The Exiles, coming August 2020.
History. Between 1854 and 1929, an estimated 250,000 orphaned, abandoned, or homeless children were transported to rural communities across the country in hopes of providing a better life for them. The orphan train movement was started by Charles Loring Brace and his organization, the Children’s Aid Society. Brace recognized the inadequacy of ...
Apr 24, 2020 · The orphan trains ran from 1854 to 1929, delivering an estimated 250,000 orphaned or abandoned children to new homes. The Orphan Train movement was the forerunner of the modern American foster care system and led to the passage of child protection and health and welfare laws.
Orphan Train. For Book Clubs 1929 Train Itinerary International Editions The Added Scene: “Vivian’s Choice”. Buy Now. •3.5 million copies in print. • A #1 international bestseller, published in 40 countries. • More than 2 years on the New York Times, USA Today, and national Indie bestseller lists.
Jan 10, 2017 · The #1 New York Times Bestseller. “A lovely novel about the search for family that also happens to illuminate a fascinating and forgotten chapter of America’s history. Beautiful.”—Ann Packer. Moving between contemporary Maine and Depression-era Minnesota, Orphan Train is a powerful novel of upheaval and resilience, of second chances ...
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Apr 8, 2014 · As a young Irish immigrant, Vivian Daly was one such child, sent by rail from New York City to an uncertain future a world away. Returning east later in life, Vivian leads a quiet, peaceful existence on the coast of Maine, the memories of her upbringing rendered a hazy blur.
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