Train I ride

By Paul Mosier

Subjects: Children's fiction, Orphans, Juvenile fiction, Self-esteem, fiction, Railroad travel

Description: When Rydr travels by train from Los Angeles to Chicago, she learns along the way that she can find family wherever she is. Rydr is on a train heading east, leaving California, where her gramma can t take care of her anymore, and traveling to Chicago, to live with an unknown relative. She brings with her a backpack, memories both happy and sad, and a box, containing something very important.