Orphan train is a fascinating story of friendship between women from two generations. See more ideas about orphan train, orphan and train. Orphan train was a mix of favorite childhood books of mine such as anne of green gables, heidi, and understood betsy, and ms. Orphan train book club ideas part 2 delicious reads. Map of united states showing number of orphan train riders in book club books, book. The orphan train idea was born in new york which had about 30,000 street orphans in 1854. Orphan train, christina baker kline, delicious reads, orphan train food ideas. We hope you find the book and this dish equally delicious. Obviously the foster care system of the 1900s and that of today will come up. Orphan train book club ideas part 1 book club books. Christina baker klines orphan train is an unforgettable story of friendship and second chances that highlights a littleknown but historically significant movement in americas pastand it includes a special ps section for book clubs featuring insights, interviews, and more penobscot indian molly ayer is close to aging out out of the foster care. I had no idea that this happened with orphans in america. Christina baker klines orphan train has collided with the circus caravan from sara gruens water for elephants, and out of that wreck has come pam jenoffs the orphan s tale. Orphan train is a book set in both the present day and the late 1920s, 1930s, and 1940s.
Orphan train recipes for book clubs tosas allcity read. These book discussion questions are highly detailed and will ruin plot points if you have not read the book. A nonfiction book like just mercy doesnt readily lend itself to menu ideas for a gathering, since food isnt often discussed in the text. Your book club could also go veggie in honor of molly. It is estimated, from 150,000 to 250,000 children were sent on trains all over the nation and canada during the years the train was in existence. The book is available now on apple books in both e book and audiobook formats.
The two women astrid a jewish woman hiding and sheltered in a circus and noa a younger woman who was cast out from her home in the netherlands when she became pregnant. There is the theme of foster care, adoption, family history, unexpected relationships, inhumane acts of violence and of course the train that took children from large cities to be adopted by families in the midwest to be more like indentured servants then a part of a new family. Orphan train historical background from the authors website. Aug 18, 2018 the orphan train by christina baker kline moves back and forth between two stories that of a young orphan girl in the early twentieth century and that of a teenager in the modernday foster care system. Find out how to start a book club your friends will love. Some of the food ideas are from the book like the terrys famous chowder but most of this book took place during the great depression so food was scarce and there was no way i was. Orphan train by christina baker kline is a book that has many themes. A book club is a fun, frugal way to socialize and get into the habit of reading more. Book club selection for august 2014 by christina baker kline historical fiction20273 pages publishers comments goodreads. Vivian traveled from nyc to minnesota as a young girl on one of the infamous orphan trains that was used to get orphans out of the cities into the country where they might have a better opportunity to find families and to be able to make a good life. Everyone in book club hopped on board for orphan train donning either train conductor, engineering or 1930s garb. Read an exclusive excerpt from elizabeth strouts olive, again. Here are a few top book club selections and coordinating menus that are sure to add a new depth of flavor to your discussions.
Orphan train by christina baker kline find this book on amazon. The orphan train by christina baker kline moves back and forth between two stories that of a young orphan girl in the early twentieth century. One of the book s protagonists, an irish orphan, is packed onto a train and sent to the midwest. Apr 11, 2014 online resources and questions for your book club to connect your groups lives, interests and personal experiences to books you discuss, friday, april 11, 2014 orphan train book discussion guide. One week molly took over the kitchen and made her kind of food. Through reading the book and completing any of the suggested activities, students can. Orphan train by christina baker kline book club discussion.
Book club questions for the orphan train by christina baker. Reading group guide questions provided by the publisher. If you are the publisher or author of this book and feel that the. Orphan train book book club food unexpected relationships book club parties books to read my books train food library books the incredibles. The orphan train has several threads for book clubs to discuss. To keep our theme on track, our cohosts served a typical 1930s, minnesotastyle, sunday dinner including all the fixings. Luckily, there were some provided in the back of the book which i have listed below. Adapted and condensed for a young audience, orphan train girl includes an authors note and archival photos from the orphan train era. Penobscot indian molly ayer is close to aging out out of the foster. We thought it fitting to provide this for the she reads book clubs that will meet throughout the month to discuss the novel. Christina baker klines orphan train is an unforgettable story of friendship and second chances that highlights a littleknown but historically significant movement in americas pastand it includes a special ps section for book clubs featuring insights, interviews, and more penobscot indian molly ayer is close to aging out out of. An entire menu of irish dishes also would be suitable for a book club discussing orphan train.
Between 1854 and 1929, socalled orphan trains ran regularly from the cities of the east coast to the farmlands of the midwest, carrying thousands of abandoned children whose fates would be determined by pure. The girl who stood up for education and was shot by the i. Welcome to a meeting place for publishers, authors, and book clubs to connect. Christina baker klines orphan train is an unforgettable story of friendship and second chances that highlights a littleknown but historically significant movement in americas pastand it includes a special ps section for book clubs featuring insights, interviews, and more. Questions every book club asks, the story behind the writing of orphan train, and more. Publishers comments goodreads orphan train is a gripping story of friendship and second chances from christina baker kline, author of bird in hand and the way life should be. These questions about the novel can help foster discussion in your group. Christina baker klines orphan train is an unforgettable story of friendship and second chances that highlights a littleknown but historically significant movement in americas pastand it includes a special ps section for book clubs featuring insights, interviews, and more penobscot indian molly ayer is close to aging. Cathy marie buchanan, nyt bestselling author of the day the falls stood still and the painted girls i loved this book. In women of the dawn, a nonfiction book about the lives of four wabanaki indians. One of the books protagonists, an irish orphan, is packed onto a train and sent to the midwest. Atonement, ian mcewan serve high tea and transport your book group to prewwii england and the large country estate of the tallis family. In addition to orphan train 2011 and a piece of the world 2017, her novels include bird in hand.
A novel christina baker kline, 20 harpercollins 278 pp. Molly ayer has been in foster care since she was eight years old. Find exciting ideas from book clubs all over the country what theyre reading, what theyre eating, and how theyre blending the two as well as recipes from some of your favorite authors and book giveaways. Rich in detail and epic in scope, orphan train by christina baker kline is a powerful novel of upheaval and resilience, of unexpected friendship, and of the secrets we carry that keep us from finding out who we are. Orphan train book club ideas part 1 delicious reads. Christina baker klines orphan train has collided with the circus caravan from sara gruens water for elephants, and out of that wreck has come. Orphan train by christina baker kline i remember at the age of 10 or so reading a novel about the late19th and early 20thcentury orphan trains, which took children and babies from east coast slums and brought them to the midwest, where they were given an opportunity for a potentially prosperous new life in the fresh rural air. Orphan train by christina baker kline reading guidebook club. Orphan train is a gripping story of friendship and second chances from christina baker kline, author of bird in hand and the way life should be penobscot indian molly ayer is close to aging out out of the foster care system. Orphan train book club ideas part 1 have you read this incredible story about our history in america. May 09, 20 today we have a recipe inspired by this months book club selection, orphan train, and created by chef ingrid of edible tapestry. The orphan s tale by pam jenoff was a very moving read.
Online resources and questions for your book club to connect your groups lives, interests and personal experiences to books you discuss, friday, april 11, 2014. Orphan train by christina baker kline reading guidebook. In real life, orphan trains were intended to save children from the streets, but sometimes. Today we have a recipe inspired by this months book club selection, orphan train, and created by chef ingrid of edible tapestry. When vivian goes to live with the byrnes fanny offers her food and advises, you got to learn to take. Moving between contemporary maine and depressionera minnesota, orphan train is a powerful novel of upheaval and resilience, of second chances, and unexpected friendship. Orphan train by christina baker kline, paperback barnes. Kline has written six other novels orphan train, orphan train girl, the way life should be, sweet water, bird in hand, and desire lines and written or edited five works of nonfiction. Kline also commissioned and edited two widely praised collections of original essays on the first year of parenthood and raising young children, child of mine and room to grow.
In orphan train, christina baker kline seamlessly knits together the past and present of two women, one young and one old. Add butter and cut in using onoff turns until mixture resembles coarse meal. Today, we welcome christina to the blog to discuss her experience with book clubs and the three most common questions that clubs have asked her about the novel. Mix flour, salt and powdered sugar in a food processor. Yes a little reminiscent of that powerful book the nightingale by kristin hannah, however very different in its own right. Jul 29, 2014 book club selection for august 2014 by christina baker kline. The orphan train by christina baker kline moves back and forth between two stories that of a young orphan girl in the early twentieth century and that of a teenager in the modernday foster care. The orphan train movement was a supervised welfare program that transported orphaned and homeless children from crowded eastern cities of the united states to foster homes located largely in rural areas of the midwest. Content includes books from bestselling, midlist and debut authors. In addition to orphan train 2011 and a piece of the world 2017, her novels include bird in hand, the way life should be, desire lines, and sweet water.
Between 1854 and 1929, socalled orphan trains ran regularly from the cities of the east coast to the farmlands of the midwest, carrying thousands of abandoned children whose. Oprahs new book club pick oprah announces hidden valley road by robert kolker, as the latest selection for oprahs book club. The book is available now on apple books in both ebook and audiobook formats. Kline reminds us that we never really lose anyone or anything orperhaps most importantlyourselves. Niamh pronounced neev was an irish immigrant girl sent on an orphan train from new york city to minnesota in the late 1920s. Lesson plans and resources for orphan train free library of.
The story follows two timelines, one modern day story of a 17 year old in foster care and one story that goes back to the historical time period of the last orphan trains in america in 1929 that brought many orphans to the midwest from the east coast. Apr 22, 2020 welcome to a meeting place for publishers, authors, and book clubs to connect. The orphan trains operated between 1854 and 1929, relocating about 200,000 orphaned, abandoned, abused, or homeless children. For book clubs 1929 train itinerary international editions. I chose this book for the sixty and me community because. The orphans tale by pam jenoff was a very moving read. The treatment these children received by the loving families that took them in is another hot talking point, as is the flawed practice that transports the orphans to the mid west.
The currant bread and rhubarb tart both would qualify as irish desserts. Since orphan train was my book club choice for the year, i had to provide the discussion questions. Book club selection for august 2014 by christina baker kline. Christina baker klines novel orphan train has ridden the new york times bestseller list for the past 15 weeks, becoming a favorite of book clubs. The orphan train by christina baker kline questions. You might consider serving a menu based on what anthony ray hinton ate when he was released from death row. A site dedicated to book lovers providing a forum to discover and share commentary about the books and authors they enjoy.
Author bio birth1964 raisedin maine and tennessee, usa, and the uk educationb. Oprah announces olive, again by elizabeth strout, as the latest selection for oprahs book club. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Orphan train is a gripping story of friendship and second chances from christina baker kline, author of bird in hand and the way life should be. See more ideas about orphan train, orphan train book and orphan. We didnt talk about all of them, but we did hit on most of the main ones. The national orphan train complex in concordia, ks is a museum and research center dedicated to the orphan train movement, the various institutions that participated, and the children and agents who rode the trains.
Orphan train will hold you in its grip as their fascinating tales unfold. Christina baker klines novel orphan train has ridden the new york times bestseller list for the past 15 weeks, becoming a favorite of book clubs across the country. Orphan train by american author, christina baker kline, is historical fiction that is a recent pick by one of our book club members. A list of classic and current book club favorite reads. The orphan train twins, and their white horse dreamnook book. When vivian goes to live with the byrnes fanny offers her food and advises. Her vegetarian diet was only one thing about her that her foster parents, especially her impossibletoplease foster mother dina, refused to accept about her. The currant bread and rhubarb tart both would qualify as irish. Available in a special hardcover edition, christina baker klines smash bestseller that is a lovely novel about the search for family that also happens to illuminate a fascinating and forgotten chapter of american history ann packer. A community service position helping an elderly woman clean out her home is the only thing keeping molly out of juvie and worse.
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