Orphan Train Riders: Their Own Stories

by Marvin Chamberlin

This is the first volume in a series of stories written by orphan train riders and their descendants. It was compiled by Mary Ellen Johnson, Executive Director of the Orphan Train Historical Society of America.

Genres: History, Nonfiction

Hardcover

First published January 1, 1992

Reviews

[Judy · Rating 4 out of 5]

True stories from 1854 to1930 of orphans that rode the orphan train to find new families. Some were lucky and got good homes but some just wanted them for labor. Many of the children were given up just because family couldn’t afford them.

[Alisha · Rating 5 out of 5]

Captures an important history.

[Patricia · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book was all over the place = no order chronologically or other,
Read purely for the historical interest

[Suzanne]

A good depiction of what happens to children who lost everything. The harsh reality of what they experienced is good historical fiction.

[Paul · Rating 4 out of 5]

this is a good tale of America's forgotten past.

[Pamela · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great story and very good read