Sale price
$1950
The World of David Walliams
Ages 8–12 · 2018
Bookroo's summary
In the vast expanse of the Midwest, a young boy and his brothers face an uncertain future as they are swept into the Orphan Train movement. From 1854 to 1929, over 200,000 children were relocated, each seeking a place to call home. As the train chugs along, the boy's fate hangs in the balance. Will he find a family, or will the past continue to haunt him? Discover the heart-wrenching choices and unexpected bonds that shape his journey in a world where hope rides the rails.
From the publisher
Discusses the placement of over 200,000 orphaned or abandoned children in homes throughout the Midwest from 1854 to 1929 by recounting the story of one boy and his brothers.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 80
- Reading age
- 10–12
- Audience
- Middle Grade
- Lexile
- 960L
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