Orphan Train

The book is in good condition, showing some signs of wear typical of a paperback from this era. The cover has minor edge wear, and the pages are slightly yellowed with age. The binding remains intact and strong, ensuring the book is fully readable.

"Orphan Train" by James Magnuson and Dorothea G. Petrie offers a compelling narrative that was adapted into a CBS movie special. Published by Fawcett Crest in 1978, this paperback edition contains the complete text of the original hardcover edition. The book explores the historical phenomenon of the orphan trains that transported orphaned children from crowded Eastern cities to the rural Midwest in hopes of finding them new homes. This edition is particularly notable for its tie-in with a major television adaptation, making it a unique collector's item for fans of historical fiction and TV memorabilia. The authors, Magnuson and Petrie, bring a rich, narrative style to this poignant piece of American history. This copy is in good condition with some wear typical of a paperback, and it does not include a dust jacket.