Orphan Train Rider: One Boy's True Story
Orphan Train Rider: One Boy's True Story
Book Brief
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Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 199680
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
United States • 1920s-1930s
1996
Adult
9-12 years
960L
Super Short Summary
Orphan Train Rider: One Boy's True Story by Andrea Warren narrates the experiences of a young boy who becomes part of the Orphan Train movement, which relocated orphaned and homeless children across America. The book offers an insightful look into his challenging journey from abandonment to finding a new family, highlighting resilience and hope.
Informative
Melancholic
Emotional
Nostalgic
Bittersweet
Reviews & Readership
2,759 ratings
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Review Roundup
Andrea Warren's Orphan Train Rider: One Boy's True Story resonates with readers through its engaging narrative and insightful historical perspective on the orphan train movement. The book's emotional depth and well-researched content receive praise, though some critique the limited viewpoint by focusing on a single individual's experience. Overall, it successfully informs and moves its audience.
Who Should Read Orphan Train Rider: One Boy's True Story?
A reader who enjoys Orphan Train Rider: One Boy's True Story by Andrea Warren typically appreciates historical narratives and real-life accounts of resilience, akin to Lily's Crossing by Patricia Reilly Giff. This reader values engaging, educational stories about overcoming adversity during pivotal times in history.
2,759 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
The book is a captivating exploration of the orphan train movement, which saw over 200,000 orphaned and abandoned children relocated from the East Coast to the Midwest between 1854 and 1929.
Andrea Warren, the author, is renowned for her works on historical narratives for young readers and has won several awards for her contributions to children's literature.
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Orphan Train Rider focuses on the personal account of Lee Nailling, whose story gives readers a firsthand perspective on the emotional journey of an orphan train rider.
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Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
United States • 1920s-1930s
1996
Adult
9-12 years
960L
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