A Family Apart (Orphan Train Adventures (Pb) - 5 Angebote vergleichen

Lieferung aus: Vereinigte Staaten von Amerika, Lagernd.
18th century,children's books,family life,growing up and facts of life,historical fiction,literature and fiction,orphans and foster homes,teen and young adult,9 - 12 years, A Family Apart (Orphan Train Adventures (Pb)), FOR LOVERS OF HISTORICAL ADVENTURE,�A FAMILY APART IS THE MIDDLE-GRADE ANSWER TO CHRISTINA BAKER KLINE'S NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING ORPHAN TRAIN.�Imagine being taken from your home. Imagine your mother is the one who lets it happen.�This is the fate that befalls the Kelly children. It's 1856, and their widowed mother has sent them west from New York City because she's convinced that she can't give them the life they deserve. �The Kellys board an "orphan train" and are taken to St. Joseph, Missouri, where their problems only grow worse. It was bad enough that they had to say goodbye to their mother, but now they're forced to part ways with their fellow siblings as well. Thirteen-year-old Frances won't stand for it. She's going to protect her brothers and sisters, even if it means dressing up like a boy and putting herself in danger.�Will Frances be able to save her siblings? And what about her mom-was splitting up their family really her greatest act of love? Ride the rails with Frances and her siblings to find out!�"This is as close to a perfect book as you'll buy this year." -VOYA.

Lieferung aus: Vereinigtes Königreich Großbritannien und Nordirland, Versandkostenfrei.
Von Händler/Antiquariat, The Book Depository US [58762574], London, United Kingdom.
Language: English . Brand New Book. The Orphan Train saga begins in 1856 in New York City where Mrs. Kelly, a young widow, realizes that she cannot give her six children the life they deserve. Mrs. Kelly makes the ultimate sacrifice of love and sends them west on the orphan train to fred better lives with new families. The children, especially thirteen-year-old Frances Mary, feel an overwhelming sense of betrayal and abandonment.Their arrival in St. Joseph, Missouri, separates the children not only from their mother, but from each other as well. One by one they are adopted by western families -- some looking for children to love, others only seeking cheap labor. Frances has promised Ma that she will look after Petey, her youngest brother, no matter what. When she masquerades as a boy, Frankie s adventures eventually involve her in the activities of the Underground Railroad. Will honoring Ma s request help Frances understand that splitting up the family was really her mother s act of love?

Lieferung aus: Vereinigte Staaten von Amerika, Versandkosten nach: USA.
Von Händler/Antiquariat, Ergodebooks.
The Perfection Form Company, 1995-12-01. Hardcover. Used:Good. Buy with confidence. Excellent Customer Service & Return policy. Ships Fast. Expedite Shipping Available.

Lieferung aus: Vereinigte Staaten von Amerika, Versandkosten nach: USA.
Von Händler/Antiquariat, Discover Books.
The Perfection Form Company. Hardcover. GOOD. Gently used may contain ex-library markings, possibly has some light highlighting, textual notations, and or underlining. Text is still easily readable.

Lieferung aus: Niederlande, 5-10 werkdagen.
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