Orphan Train

Have you ever felt like an outsider, searching for a place to belong? Discover the profound resilience of the human spirit through the interwoven stories of two women, separated by generations but united by a shared sense of displacement and the secrets they carry. You'll follow Vivian, a 91-year-old woman with a hidden past as an Irish orphan shipped to the Midwest, and Molly, a troubled teen on the verge of aging out of the foster care system. As they unpack the contents of Vivian’s attic, they uncover a history of loss, love, and survival that will forge an unlikely bond and change both of their lives forever.

Christina Baker Kline is a 1 New York Times bestselling author whose work, including the modern classic Orphan Train, has been published in over 40 countries. Inspired by her own experience as a "state-of-the-art" adoptee and her deep interest in American history, Kline unearths forgotten narratives of resilience and belonging. Her meticulous research and empathetic storytelling give voice to the marginalized, illuminating the complex bonds that shape our identities and connect us to the past.