Between 1854 and 1904, nearly one hundred thousand orphans were transported by train across America to new homes in the Midwest. Based on the courageous children who experienced this historic event, this series follows the lives of several girls who ride the train in search of fresh beginnings and loving families. Ivy and Allison become fast friends on the Orphan Train. As the girls grow up in the same town, their special friendship is a comfort. But is it strong enough to withstand the truth of Ivys secret? This Orphan Train West series, previously published for an adult audience (over 161,000 copies sold), has been abridged for girls ages 1014.