orphan train christina baker kline book review

“Kline draws a dramatic, emotional story from a neglected corner of American history.” (Kirkus Reviews) “Absorbing…a heartfelt page-turner about two women finding a sense of home…Kline lets us live the characters’ experiences vividly through their skin…The growth from instinct to conscious understanding to partnership between the two is the foundation for a moving tale.” (Publishers Weekly) You’ll be talking about it for years to come!” (Naples Daily News (FL))

“One of the most powerful novels I’ve ever read…I am compelling all of you, even begging you, to make this novel your next read. ORPHAN TRAIN wrecked my heart and made me glad to be literate.” (Monica Wood, author of When We Were the Kennedys) “I loved this book: its absorbing back-and-forth story, its vivid history, its eminently loveable characters. Kline reminds us that we never really lose anyone or anything or–perhaps most importantly–ourselves.” (Ann Hood, author of The Knitting Circle)

“In ORPHAN TRAIN, Christina Baker Kline seamlessly knits together the past and present of two women, one young and one old. With compassion and delicacy Kline presents a little-known chapter of American history and draws comparisons with the modern-day foster care system.” (Library Journal)

“A compelling story about loss, adaptability, and courage.

Orphan train christina baker kline book review