Beginning in 1854, charitable organizations in New York City began sending orphans on trains to the west to find new families. As the train made its stops the children were lined up on courthouse lawns to be examined by prospective families. In a series of interviews with orphan train riders and their descendants Endorf shares their touching ...
An inspirational and heroic true story of a fifteen year old girl living with Lyme disease, After the Rain provides thoughtful insights, encouragement, and support to anyone facing adversity. The occurrence of this potentially life threatening disease is escalating at an alarming rate while understanding of its conditions and consequences remains ...
Who rode the Orphan Trains? Children, still in diapers, searching for a home. In this final volume of By Train They Came: Fragile Excess Baggage, young adult readers and history buffs alike can experience the touching and often surprising stories of those who, between 1854 and 1929, rode the Orphan Trains. This beautiful, full-color collector's ...
MEET TEDDY He's a tiny fur ball with a huge heart and a powerful personality. This precious little stray is determined to change the lives of the family who rescues him from the pound-and change their lives he does. Teddy brings with him an abundance of love, joy, and opportunities for laughter, as well as distraction from the pain of illness ...
I didn't know I had this before but it sounds very necessary. I work very closely with B & N. Many of my customers go to Amazon. The more books I get the more these outlets are critical. Now that my Orphan Train talk is with the Nebraska Humanities Council, things will "begin to happen." It just took time. Patience is key!
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