El Tren — De Los Huerfanos - Christina Baker Klin...

Niamh, a young Irish immigrant in New York, loses her family and is placed on an "orphan train." These real-life trains transported thousands of abandoned children to the Midwest, where they were often chosen by families for labor rather than love.

Molly Ayer, a 17-year-old Penobscot Indian girl, is navigating the modern foster care system in Maine. To avoid juvenile detention, she performs community service helping 91-year-old Vivian Daly (formerly Niamh) clean out her attic. Key Themes El tren de los huerfanos - Christina Baker Klin...

Christina Baker Kline's ( Orphan Train ) is a deeply moving historical novel that bridges two distant eras through the shared trauma and resilience of its protagonists. Plot Overview The story follows a dual timeline: Niamh, a young Irish immigrant in New York,