Knight of the Rails

Welldon, Christine

ISBN 10: 0889956693 / ISBN 13: 9780889956698

Published by Red Deer Press, 2022

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Knight of the Rails
• Publisher: Red Deer Press
• Publication Date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0889956693
• ISBN 13: 9780889956698
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: good

About this title

Synopsis

Thirteen-year-old Billy Knight leaves home to "ride the rails" across Canada during the 1930s. His encounters with a wide cast of characters -- including fellow drifters and grifters; kid gangs; crooks; idealists; ragtag philosophers; and railroad bulls; as well as everyday folk simply trying to get by -- provide much more than he bargained for. And for the first time, he realizes that riding the rails is not just an adventure. It also speaks to the bravery of those drifting like tumbleweeds across the country and seeking a better life. And just like the railway on which Billy travels, the narrative surges unstoppably forward, offering up an adventure both life-changing and unforgettable.

About the Author

Christine Welldon is a Canadian author who loves bringing history to life for her readers. She has written many creative non-fiction and historical fiction books including Children of the Titanic and her recent novel Kid Sterling. Knight of the Rails is her second novel.