Orphan Train Rider: One Boy's True Story
Published: 2013
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"Orphan Train Rider: One Boy's True Story" by Andrea Warren tells the poignant true story of a young boy named Arthur who experiences the harsh realities of the orphan train movement in the early 20th century. After losing his family, Arthur is placed on a train that takes abandoned children from the East Coast to the Midwest, where they are sought by families looking for help on their farms. Through Arthur's eyes, readers witness the challenges and hope of these children as they navigate a world filled with uncertainty, longing for a place to call home and a sense of belonging. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book has been graded for interest at 9-12 years.
This book was published in 2013 by Blackstone Publishing .
A former teacher and journalist, Andrea Warren writes from her home in the Kansas City suburb of Prairic Village, Kansas.
This book has been nominated for the following awards:
Horn Book Award - Nonfiction
This book was recognised in the Nonfiction category by the Horn Book Award. Presented annually since 1967 by the Boston Globe and Horn Book Magazine for excellence in childrens and young adult literature. This honour is granted in the three categories of Fiction and Poetry, Non-fiction, and Picture Book. Presented annually since 1967 by the Boston Globe and Horn Book Magazine for excellence in childrens and young adult literature. This honour is granted in the three categories of Fiction and Poetry, Non-fiction, and Picture Book.
Society of Midland Authors Award - Nonfiction
This book was recognised in the Nonfiction category by the Society of Midland Authors Award.
This book features the following character:
Lee Nailling
This book features the character Lee Nailling.