Orphan Train

by Christina Baker Kline

Book Overview

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, and unexpected friendship.

Between 1854 and...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0061950726
• ISBN13: 9780061950728
• Release Date: January 2013
• Publisher: Mariner Books
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 0.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.3" x 7.8"

Customer Reviews

Inspiring

Loved the timelines and the silver treads that were sown between what was both written and unwritten. Loved it.

A piece of American history comes alive

Excellent book. The characters are interesting, powerful, loveable, and very realistic. It was definitely a page-turner for me. I love how the book is written and will be reading more of Christina Baker Kline in the future!

Pulls at your heart strings!

Easy read that was enjoyable. The author did a good job of creating a mental picture of the events taking place. You almost become attached to the characters turning each page wanting to know what happens next.

Another Must Read

Full of historic fiction and an enjoyable read, although somewhat depressing.

Tells A Story of Two Girls, Generations, And Hardship

History lovers will love this book

Orphan Train

So I had to read this book for a class and I honestly enjoyed it! The parts about the older woman were definitely more enjoyable but I loved the connection between the two. Some character development could have been further enhanced but overall, it was a good read. The ending, although a little cheesy, was heart warming.

A great read

A fantastic book. The way past and present collide to form a complete story was beautiful and heartwarming. I would read it again and again.