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  • Orphan Train Rider

  • One Boy's True Story
  • By: Andrea Warren
  • Narrated by: Laura Hicks
  • Length: 1 hr and 26 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (510 ratings)

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Orphan Train Rider

By: Andrea Warren
Narrated by: Laura Hicks
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Publisher's summary

Between 1854 and 1930, more than 200,000 orphaned or abandoned children were sent west on orphan trains to find new homes. Some were adopted by loving families; others were not as fortunate. In recent years, some of the riders have begun to share their stories. Andrea Warren alternates chapters about the history of the orphan trains with the story of Lee Nailling, who in 1926 rode an orphan train to Texas.

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Lovely Historical Story

I really enjoyed the first person account of the orphan train. Excellent narration and story.

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What is amazing story.

Follow the adventures of an orphan as he travels West in this true tail of hardship and hope.

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Excellent historical story

Who could speak of a sad period in our history like one of the children who was pulled away from everything known to them and cruelly placed in the whole unknown. So glad this child got a good home, I’m sure many didn’t. Wonderful story to share with my 11 year old.

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Unaware of Orphan Trains

This was very informative about orphans in the turn of the century it's amazing what people have endured and suffered and still came out as good human beings.

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There are not enough St to properly rate the book.

Everyone should learn of the Orphan Train. Recently while attending a social garthering, I learned that one of my friends Grandmother was one of the Orphan Train riders. All kids need good families and a chance at a good life. All of us should strive to see that it happens. Thanks for publishing such a great little book!!!!

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True story!

What an interesting account of one family's Orphan Train experience! Inspiring and motivational for life today!

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Great informational story!

Great informational story. Good mix of background information, main story, and supporting quotes from those with similar experiences.

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Pretty good 😊

I really like this book the reader of the book did very good voices and it was very imfortive and very good story my only complaint is that it says it’s one boy’s story while many children were involved and half of the story was also his brothers so that confused me but overall very pleasing and amazing 🤩

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Heartwarming

A heartwarming story. Sad but then has a wonderful ending. Is definitely worth the read!

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Success in some is much better than nine.

Stimulating, invigorating for the lost human spirit. Finding oneself helps me accept myself and cherish my gratuity I've been fortunate to live finding oneself gradually ... 64 today.

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