Hank's Story

by Jane Buchanan

Book Overview

In 1923, Hank and his brother, Peter, take the Orphan Train to Nebraska, where they become virtual servants on the Olsons' farm. Soon Peter runs away, leaving Hank to bear the Olsons' sharp tongues and violent anger. He is sure the loneliness will kill him. Then he meets Molly McIntire, who, like Hank, trusts animals more than people. With Molly's help, he Learns that orphans have rights, too -- even if they have to fight for them.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0142302112
• ISBN13: 9780142302118
• Release Date: October 2002
• Publisher: Puffin Books
• Length: 134 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.1" x 7.8"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7

Customer Reviews

Simply story with a wonderful Protagnist

Hank is a great character. Readers will cheer for him. The story is straight forward but the author does a great job conveying Hanks emotions. Readers will feel his physical and emotional pain from hard work, the cold, and sorrow. A short, great, young adult read. I'm 23 y/o and loved this book. The target readers would be 5-8 graders. Teachers, recommend this book to your students.

Hank discovers new hope when he befriends a recluse

Jane Buchanan's Hank's Story explores the life of a boy who rides the orphan train to a life of hardship. Hank discovers new hope when he befriends a recluse and earns the friendship of a fellow orphan in this moving story of the past.