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The NOTC Bookstore has several books and videos about the Orphan
Trains for sale.
To browse the catalog by category:
Non-Fiction Books
Historical Fiction Books
Children's Books
Young Adult Books
Videos
Trains for sale.
To browse the catalog by category:
Non-Fiction Books
Historical Fiction Books
Children's Books
Young Adult Books
Videos
To order items from the bookstore:
NOTC
P.O. Box 322
Concordia, KS 66901
- Print out the order form
- Fill out the form completely
- Return form with payment (check or cash) to:
NOTC
P.O. Box 322
Concordia, KS 66901
| New Orphan Train Books |
That Brady Fellow (2006), written by Dorothy A. Lund Nelson and illustrated by Sarah
Barnhart, is the story of Orphan Train Rider and governor of Alaska, John Green Brady.
Nelson uses stories from articles, books and newspapers to create conversations in this
personable historical novel. This book follows the life journey of John Brady from
childhood to an adult, and gives the reader a picture of Alaska and how it was affected by
his life. John started his journey with no mother and an abusive father, and then rose
above his problems with the help of people in his life to become governor.
This is an engaging story of historical fiction that will give the reader a sense of the life of
John Brady, as well as the Orphan Train experience. Nelson is also the author of the
books “Burke’s Journey” on the life of Orphan Train Rider and governor of North Dakota,
Andrew Burke. For more information or to order a copy, please contact Dorothy Lund
Nelson at 2910 22nd Street South East, Rochester, MN 55904 or 507-282-6269 or
dlundnelson@hotmail.com. This book is not available through the NOTC Store.
Barnhart, is the story of Orphan Train Rider and governor of Alaska, John Green Brady.
Nelson uses stories from articles, books and newspapers to create conversations in this
personable historical novel. This book follows the life journey of John Brady from
childhood to an adult, and gives the reader a picture of Alaska and how it was affected by
his life. John started his journey with no mother and an abusive father, and then rose
above his problems with the help of people in his life to become governor.
This is an engaging story of historical fiction that will give the reader a sense of the life of
John Brady, as well as the Orphan Train experience. Nelson is also the author of the
books “Burke’s Journey” on the life of Orphan Train Rider and governor of North Dakota,
Andrew Burke. For more information or to order a copy, please contact Dorothy Lund
Nelson at 2910 22nd Street South East, Rochester, MN 55904 or 507-282-6269 or
dlundnelson@hotmail.com. This book is not available through the NOTC Store.
Emily’s Story: The Brave Journey of an Orphan Train Rider (2007), written by Clark
Kidder is the story of his grandmother, Emily Florence Reese Kidder. Emily was born in
New York in 1892, and rode the Orphan Train to Iowa in 1906. Kidder shares Emily’s story
through photographs, original documents and oral histories. This is a unique story in that
Emily was old enough to remember her time in the orphanage and her train ride west.
Kidder does a fantastic job of telling the compelling story of her journey from New York to
Iowa, and her life after she was placed with her new family.
Kidder also offers the reader a quick history of the Orphan Trains and why they were
started. In addition, information on the other children who rode the train with Emily is
included, as well as a Teacher’s guide for Secondary/Postsecondary students,
independent study, and book clubs.
This book holds a wealth of information as well as a personal story that will touch your
heart and educate you about the life and times of the children that rode these trains.
Kidder is also the author of the book Orphan Trains and Their Precious Cargo - The Life’s
Work of Reverend H. D. Clarke. This book, as well as Emily’s Story is available in the
NOTC bookstore for $15.99. To order call 785-243-4471 or click on the book form above.
Kidder is the story of his grandmother, Emily Florence Reese Kidder. Emily was born in
New York in 1892, and rode the Orphan Train to Iowa in 1906. Kidder shares Emily’s story
through photographs, original documents and oral histories. This is a unique story in that
Emily was old enough to remember her time in the orphanage and her train ride west.
Kidder does a fantastic job of telling the compelling story of her journey from New York to
Iowa, and her life after she was placed with her new family.
Kidder also offers the reader a quick history of the Orphan Trains and why they were
started. In addition, information on the other children who rode the train with Emily is
included, as well as a Teacher’s guide for Secondary/Postsecondary students,
independent study, and book clubs.
This book holds a wealth of information as well as a personal story that will touch your
heart and educate you about the life and times of the children that rode these trains.
Kidder is also the author of the book Orphan Trains and Their Precious Cargo - The Life’s
Work of Reverend H. D. Clarke. This book, as well as Emily’s Story is available in the
NOTC bookstore for $15.99. To order call 785-243-4471 or click on the book form above.
They Named Me Marjorie: The Brave Journey of an Orphan Train Rider by Ann
Zemke was, published in 2006, is the story of Ann’s grandmother Marjorie Peterson who
was taken by a family named Sutton in November 1906. Marjorie was abandoned by her
mother as a little girl, and placed with several other families. This is a touching story of
her life and experiences as an Orphan Train Rider. If you are interested in purchasing
this book for $15.00 plus $2.00 shipping, please can contact Ann Zemke at: 11060 Amen
Circle NE, Blaine, MN 55449 or 763-205-2633 or ann@crocuslanequilts.com.
Ann will be featured in the March 2007 issue of Better Homes and Gardens, along with
her book, They Named Me Marjorie, The brave journey of an orphan train rider, in “I Did
It!,” the magazine’s new feature which was created to celebrate readers’ successes.
Zemke was, published in 2006, is the story of Ann’s grandmother Marjorie Peterson who
was taken by a family named Sutton in November 1906. Marjorie was abandoned by her
mother as a little girl, and placed with several other families. This is a touching story of
her life and experiences as an Orphan Train Rider. If you are interested in purchasing
this book for $15.00 plus $2.00 shipping, please can contact Ann Zemke at: 11060 Amen
Circle NE, Blaine, MN 55449 or 763-205-2633 or ann@crocuslanequilts.com.
Ann will be featured in the March 2007 issue of Better Homes and Gardens, along with
her book, They Named Me Marjorie, The brave journey of an orphan train rider, in “I Did
It!,” the magazine’s new feature which was created to celebrate readers’ successes.
Brothers Forever: An Orphan Story by Craig Mayeux is a historical fiction novel based
on the story of Mayeux’s grandfather, George Leary, who was an Orphan Train Rider to
Louisiana in 1904. Brothers Forever follows the story of two Orphan Train Riders who
were bonded together by their shared experience of being orphaned and placed out in
Louisiana. One boy is placed in a loving family who could not have children, while the
other is taken to work as a servant.
Mayeux does an excellent job of painting a vivid picture of what these two boys went
through during their early childhood. The reader feels as though they are actually
experiencing the contrasting lives of the characters. Mayeux also incorporates the
customs of the Cajun/Creole people during the early 1900s in Louisiana.
This book is a wonderful addition to the collection of Orphan Train books in that it shares
both the positive and negative aspects of the Orphan Train Movement. Not all Orphan
Train Rider stories are happy ones, but the important thing to remember is that these
children were amazing people, and no matter what their experience in life they persevered.
Published by iUniverse in 2007. ISBN: 978-0-595-77219-5. 339 pages. Not available
through the NOTC Store.
on the story of Mayeux’s grandfather, George Leary, who was an Orphan Train Rider to
Louisiana in 1904. Brothers Forever follows the story of two Orphan Train Riders who
were bonded together by their shared experience of being orphaned and placed out in
Louisiana. One boy is placed in a loving family who could not have children, while the
other is taken to work as a servant.
Mayeux does an excellent job of painting a vivid picture of what these two boys went
through during their early childhood. The reader feels as though they are actually
experiencing the contrasting lives of the characters. Mayeux also incorporates the
customs of the Cajun/Creole people during the early 1900s in Louisiana.
This book is a wonderful addition to the collection of Orphan Train books in that it shares
both the positive and negative aspects of the Orphan Train Movement. Not all Orphan
Train Rider stories are happy ones, but the important thing to remember is that these
children were amazing people, and no matter what their experience in life they persevered.
Published by iUniverse in 2007. ISBN: 978-0-595-77219-5. 339 pages. Not available
through the NOTC Store.
Author Robert Noonan has written a trilogy of historical fiction stories on the Orphan
Trains. The first in this series, Wildflowers, is the story of a little girl named Hillary and
the hard life she experiences working at a textile mill at the age of eleven. She
unexpectedly looses her mother (and only parent) and is unsure what fate awaits her.
In the second book, Birdie’s Daughter, Noonan shares the story of four children who are
placed out in Illinois and the prejudices and hardships they face simply because they are
orphans from New York. The book focuses on the story of Catherine, who is placed with a
wealthy single woman, Birdie.
The final book in the trilogy, Secrets, returns to the story of Hillary and her new family, the
Hanley’s. Each member of this family holds a secret that could ruin their happiness. The
story follows their move from Delaware to Illinois and the trials they go through as a family.
Throughout the trilogy, the reader will get to know and care for the characters Noonan has
created. Each book holds an engaging story about the truths and hardships some of
these children had to face in the late 1800s.
Published by iUniverse in 2007. ISBN:978-0-595-42683-6 (Wildflowers), 978-0-595-43629-
3 (Birdie’s Daughter), 978-0-595-43628-6 (Secrets). These books are not available
through the NOTC Store.
Trains. The first in this series, Wildflowers, is the story of a little girl named Hillary and
the hard life she experiences working at a textile mill at the age of eleven. She
unexpectedly looses her mother (and only parent) and is unsure what fate awaits her.
In the second book, Birdie’s Daughter, Noonan shares the story of four children who are
placed out in Illinois and the prejudices and hardships they face simply because they are
orphans from New York. The book focuses on the story of Catherine, who is placed with a
wealthy single woman, Birdie.
The final book in the trilogy, Secrets, returns to the story of Hillary and her new family, the
Hanley’s. Each member of this family holds a secret that could ruin their happiness. The
story follows their move from Delaware to Illinois and the trials they go through as a family.
Throughout the trilogy, the reader will get to know and care for the characters Noonan has
created. Each book holds an engaging story about the truths and hardships some of
these children had to face in the late 1800s.
Published by iUniverse in 2007. ISBN:978-0-595-42683-6 (Wildflowers), 978-0-595-43629-
3 (Birdie’s Daughter), 978-0-595-43628-6 (Secrets). These books are not available
through the NOTC Store.
