Children of the Orphan Trains

by Holly Littlefield

Recounts the experiences of abandoned, orphaned, or homeless children from city orphanages in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries who were sent out by the trainload to find families that would adopt them or take them as workers.

Genres: History

48 pages, Library Binding

First published January 1, 2000

Reviews

[April eclecticbookworm · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a quick one but a good way to introduce the topic to elementary age students. It had plenty of photos to capture the imagination and references for more in-depth reading.

[Leslie · Rating 4 out of 5]

This introduction to the orphan trains shares snippets of stories of children who actually rode the trains. There are also wonderful photos which help to tell the story. I liked how the author gave suggestions for further projects so students could learn more. A good companion to THE TRAIN TO SOMEWHERE by Eve Bunting.

[Shelly♥ · Rating 4 out of 5]

Book on immigrants, orphans, orphanages and the orphan trains. It is a good introduction for elementary aged students, with lots of pictures to help explain the text. But probably not detailed enough to give the whole experience justice.

[Mom Taxi Julie · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a very informative little book with a lot of pictures.