Publisher's Synopsis
In the years 1854 - 1929, a series of orphanage trains departed from the East Coast cities, carrying thousands of helpless children who were praying for their luck to change their lives, to the agricultural lands of the region. Midwest. Will the children return to a good family full of love, or will they suffer hardship and abuse? Originally an Irish immigrant, Vivian Daly was one of them, having to follow the train from New York City to a dark place with a future. It was not until later that she returned to the East Coast that Vivian lived a quiet and peaceful life on the coast of Maine. However, stashed up in her attic, in sealed crates, was a fierce past. Seventeen-year-old Molly Ayer, knows that community work cleaning out a widow's attic is the only thing that helps her avoid facing youth headquarters. However, when she embarked on helping Vivian organize her past, Molly discovered that the girl and the old woman were no different. Crossing between two states, Present Maine and Depression-era Minnesota, Orphan Train is a story of volatility and resilience, new opportunities and unexpected friendships.
