Rory's promise
By: Michaela MacColl , Rosemary Nichols
Contributors: Nichols, Rosemary
Edition: 1st ed.
Series: Hidden histories
Publisher: Boyds Mills Press
Published: 2014
Place of publication: Honesdale, Pa
Language: eng
Number of pages: 288
ISBN-13: 9781620916230
Subjects: Historical fiction; Orphan trains; Juvenile fiction; Christian life; Orphans; Fiction
Description: Based on actual events, this is the first book in a three-part series that examines little-known moments in American history. This entry follows 12-year-old Rory and her younger sister, Violet, who travel from New York City to the Arizona Territory on the Oorphan train.O Includes an Author's note and bibliography.

Sisters Rory and Violet are sent to live at the Sisters of Charity Foundling Hospital where Rory discovers plans to send Violet to a family out West and becomes determined to follow. The plot contains violence. The coauthor is Rosemary Nichols.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 287-288).

Kirkus Review, July 2014

4567 Childrens Plus, Inc.

Accelerated Reader MG 4.7 9 9 169537