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Discover the true story of seven orphans who were settled with families in the Midwest by the Children's Aid Society.
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narrative nonfiction; fascinating stories of children and what became of them; US history
· Tells the story of Reverend Charles Loring Brace, who started the trains, as well as some of the key social workers who helped settle the kids on Midwestern farms · Heart-wrenching personal stories of 7 of the children who rode the orphan trains and what happened to them after they grew up · Includes historical photos of the children
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Rebecca Langston-George is a middle school language arts teacher who also trains teachers in writing instruction. Her articles, poetry and puzzles have appeared in many children’s magazines. When she’s not at the keyboard Rebecca volunteers for the local chapter of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI). She is also a past president of the Kern Reading Association. The granddaughter of a fabulous flapper, Rebecca lives in Bakersfield, California.
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- PublisherCapstone Press
- Publication date2016
- ISBN 10 1491485515
- ISBN 13 9781491485514
- BindingLibrary Binding
- Number of pages128
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