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1997 Train to Somewhere (Paperback/Staples-Saddle Stitch Binding)(9.15"x10.25") by Eve Bunting / Illustrated by Ronald Himler ***RL3 007-010 ***ISBN-13: 9780590106443 ***32 Pages
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EVE BUNTING has written over two hundred books for children, including the Caldecott Medal-winning Smoky Night, illustrated by David Diaz. She lives in Southern California.
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Gr. 2^-5. Another heartbreaking picture book by the pair who did The Wall (1990) and Fly Away Home (1991). This time, it's the story of the Orphan Train, told in the voice of one girl. Marianne is in a group of 14 homeless children traveling with a guardian from New York to the Midwest in 1878 in search of families to adopt them. The words and pictures are understated; readers will fill in the spaces for themselves. "I'm not pretty," Marianne tells us. She's the one nobody wants. She's older than the others, not as cute as the little girls, not as muscular as the boys, not manipulative. The train stops at small towns and railway sidings; the orphans try to smile and look their best; it's like an auction. The townspeople look them over ("They feel the boys' muscles through their coats" ). It's clear that some children will find loving homes; some will not. Marianne tries to tell herself that her mother is waiting for her somewhere out West. Himler's paintings in watercolor and gouache set the story against a bleak midwestern fall landscape. Occasional small pictures show the train steaming across the prairie. The group scenes of the children lined up for inspection evoke images of stiff family photos. Then, as the numbers dwindle, the focus is on individual faces staring ahead as their companions are embraced and adopted. The guardian is gentle--in one beautiful picture she combs Marianne's hair to prepare her for the last train stop--and the quiet ending is hopeful. Marianne is taken, finally, by an elderly couple. They really wanted a boy, but they like her, and they're kind. Even older students will find the history compelling and will want to find out more about what happened to those lonely children. Hazel Rochman
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Seller: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
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Condition: Good. Ronald Himler (illustrator). Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Seller Inventory # 00054178591
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paperback. Condition: Good. Ronald Himler (illustrator). Bumps on corners* Crease on cover*. Seller Inventory # mon0000613406
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Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
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Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Ronald Himler (illustrator). Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0590106449I3N00
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Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
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Condition: Good. Ronald Himler (illustrator). Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 4182216-6
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Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
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Condition: Good. Ronald Himler (illustrator). Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 11565633-6
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Scholastic, Inc. January 1997, 1997
ISBN 10: 0590106449
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Trade Paperback. Condition: Used Good. Ronald Himler (illustrator). Front and back covers have light wear to edges and corners. Spine intact, some wear. Binding is intact. Pages are generally clean with minor edge or corner wear. Clearly a pre-owned and used copy. Firefly sells new and used books through our store front. We try to add a detailed description to as many titles as possible. If you have questions regarding this title, please contact us. Photos available on request. Seller Inventory # 338868
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paperback. Condition: Good. Ronald Himler (illustrator). Seller Inventory # 0590106449-3-30266004
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