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Frances Mary Kelly is a 19‑year‑old former orphan train passenger who, six years after leaving her own small town, finds herself back in New York City. When a new call comes, she agrees to guide a group of orphaned children across the country, helping them find new homes on the frontier. The story follows her journey westward and the challenges she faces while escorting the children, exploring themes of family, displacement, and the search for belonging.
First publish date: 1997
Genre: Historical Fiction/19th Century Historical Fiction
Authors: Joan Lowery Nixon
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