Orphan Train Girl: An Adaptation for Young Readers of the #1 New York Times Bestseller about the Bond Between Two Generations of Orphans

My granddaughter requested this book for her birthday, which I sent to her and also to two other granddaughters, all elementary school readers. From the first chapter, all of us were hooked. Each chapter ends with sort of a cliff-hanger, compelling us to keep on reading. Watching the characters develop, learning about orphan trains and the things Vivian had to do to survive was eye-opening for them, as they learned this novel is based in history. All four of us enjoyed this book, especially our time together reading.

Loved this book and felt a connection with Nieve as my grandmother was a first generation American and considered an orphan because she had no father. Mary was raised by the N.Y. Founding Home but I believe that her mother's involvement kept her from being put on an orphan train. A well written tale of two journeys. I absolutely enjoyed every minute that I spent reading this book.

I enjoyed Orphan Train Girl. It flowed nicely. The book tells the story of a young Irish girl who became a orphan after a terrible fire kills her family in the early 1900s. She rides the Orphan Train and is placed with a family and forced to work for them. Fast forward to present day, she tells her story to a young girl in foster care. The book switches back and forth between time periods, but it is done very well. There is never a confusion about what time period one is currently reading about. It just flowed perfectly. It was an easy read, but very satisfying.

Very well written. I read with my 10 year old and cried on and off through the book. Such a sad part of history

You might be thinking what is so special about this train. Well first it was an orphan train for all the orphans at the Aid Sociaty program. Second there was a girl, during the 1900's, who lost her whole family in a fire and went to the sociaty. Another girl, Molly, in present day Maine is also an orphan, but is living with a family with foster care. Third there is an old woman and she is telling Molly what her life was about. Molly knows the old woman, Vivian, because she stole a book from the library and needs to do community service for 20 hours to clean out Vivian's attic. Molly finished cleaning the attic and her 20 hours of community service the same day. I recemmend this book to people who love historical fiction and those who don't. I personaly don't like historical fiction, but when I read this book it changed my mind. This book might changes yours too. (review written by 12 year-old daugher)

Purchased for an adult. My mistake.

I love this book!! It's a part of our history that most people don't know about.

Love the reminiscing from the orphan train girl and how she helps a younger version of herself. Gives a good glimpse into the thoughts/life of a displaced child searching for a place to belong. Breaks your heart sometimes and gives you hope at times. Good read!!