"The Orphan Train" (novel by Christina Baker Kline)

*The Orphan Train* by Christina Baker Kline is a novel that intertwines the stories of two women: Vivian, a struggling young foster girl in 2011, and Molly, a Norwegian-American orphan from the 1920s who was sent west on the orphan train. The book explores themes of identity, resilience, and belonging as Molly’s past gradually reveals itself through her memories and her relationship with Vivian. It sheds light on the historical practice of relocating orphaned and abandoned children across America, highlighting their often difficult journeys toward stability and connection.