Rodzina

Written by Karen Cushman

A Polish orphan on a train seeks a true home amidst unexpected challenges and alliances.

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240 pages· 740L

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Bookroo's summary

Rodzina, a tough Polish orphan, boards a train from Chicago, fearing a grim future. As she travels west, she forms bonds with fellow orphans and even the stern guardian. Yet, each potential home feels wrong, and Rodzina must navigate her way through a series of unsuitable placements. Will she find a family that truly fits her spirited nature? This journey is filled with humor, sharp insights, and unforgettable characters, as Rodzina discovers where she truly belongs.

From the publisher

Rodzina Clara Jadwiga Anastazya Brodski, a strong and stubborn Polish orphan, leaves Chicago on an orphan train, expecting to be adopted and turned into a slave—or worse, not to be adopted at all. As the train rattles westward, she begins to develop attachments to her fellow travelers, even the frosty orphan guardian, and to believe that there might be good homes for orphans—maybe even for a big, combative Polish girl. But no placement seems right for the formidable Rodzina, and she cleverly finds a way out of one unfortunate situation after another until at last she finds the family that is right for her.

The compelling narrative is laced with wry humor and keen observation, full of memorable characters, and a thoroughly researched Afterword.

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