Orphan | Train

: It explores rootlessness, the search for identity, and the shared trauma of being "unwanted" across different generations. Quick Facts Duration : 1854–1929 (75 years).

: Many children were legally adopted, treated as beloved family members, and given education and opportunities they never would have had. Orphan Train

: The book intertwines the story of Vivian, a 91-year-old former "Orphan Train rider," with Molly, a contemporary foster teen. : It explores rootlessness, the search for identity,

: Children were sent in batches by rail to predetermined stops in the Midwest. : It explores rootlessness