Orphan Train Rider, Andrea Warren
Orphan Train Rider, Andrea Warren
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Orphan Train Rider
One Boy’s True Story

Author: Andrea Warren

Narrator: Laura Hicks

Unabridged: 1 hr 26 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 04/01/2013

Synopsis

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.

About Andrea Warren

Andrea Warren’s books of nonfiction for young readers include Orphan Train Rider, Pioneer Girl, Escape from Saigon, Surviving Hitler, and Under Siege!. Warren’s books have won a long list of honors, including the Boston Globe-Horn Book Award, the William Allen White Award, and the Robert F. Sibert Honor Award.

About Laura Hicks

Laura Hicks is an Obie Award–winning actress who has appeared on Broadway, off Broadway, and in regional theater, film, and television. A native New Yorker and a Juilliard graduate, she has performed throughout the United States, as well as in Canada, Australia, Austria, Italy, and Ireland.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Becky ♡The Bookworm♡

A short and informative true story about a child's experience as an Orphan Train Rider. While it was interesting, it doesn't go into much depth. I do think it's worth the read and is an important story. I'd also encourage others who want more detail to read Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline. It......more

Goodreads review by Sharon

Orphan Trains were used between 1854 and 1930 to send orphan children to new homes in the Midwest and West. Two hundred thousand children rode these trains. This particular story was Lee Nailling , who in 1926 rode the orphan train to Texas. Lee's mother died leaving his father to care for seven child......more

Quotes

“Hicks’s narration is clear and well paced, characteristics that are appropriate for a historical work. She provides down-home Western accents for some of the people portrayed in the book, and her vocal variation helps to keep the listener’s interest.” AudioFile

“A good resource on an intriguing subject.” Booklist

“Warren’s title offers a wealth of information and is rich in human interest.” School Library Journal

Awards

  • Boston Globe-Horn Book Award
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