"The Orphan Train Chronicles" (book)

"The Orphan Train Chronicles" is a historical fiction series that explores the lives of orphaned children in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It focuses on the real-life orphan train movement, where thousands of abandoned children were relocated from crowded East Coast cities to rural communities in the Midwest seeking homes. The narrative follows the struggles, triumphs, and journeys of these children as they navigate challenges of loss, identity, and belonging. Through their stories, the series highlights broader themes of family, resilience, and the impact of social reform during that era.