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In the late 1800s, two orphaned sisters leave New York on the historic orphan train and journey across the United States to find a new life in the Western frontier. Their travel and transition reflect the period’s social realities of orphan settlements and westward expansion. Through adventure and family bonds, the novel highlights the resilience of children seeking belonging during a transformative era.
First publish date: 1990
Genre: Western Fiction/Historical Western
Authors: Isabelle Holland
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