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It was an interesting story line, but I didn't appreciate the foul language. I believe the book would have been better without it. I enjoyed how the two story lines complemented each other. I wonder what will become of Molly.

Enjoy! Surprise RABCK to reallybookish (a wishlist book) for Celebrate the Irish (Vivian's family migrated from Ireland), 4 Elements (Rain), and Oh, the Places We Can Go (Rain, Germany; Rain, Austria; Rain, KY)

Wow! Many thanks for the surprise RABCK! This looks great; hope to read it fairly soon. I'm off now to mark this one as "granted" on my wishlist. Thanks again, booklady331!

This was an enjoyable read that pulled me in right away and kept my interest throughout. I especially liked the characters, whom I found to be realistic and well-drawn. There were a few plot points that I found to be a bit predictable, personally, but I enjoyed the writing and storyline in general.

Also, I love that this book alerted me to the "orphan trains" in our nation's history. I was not aware of this piece of American history prior to reading this book.

This was a quick read and I think the book would be enjoyed by a wide variety of readers. It seems to be a popular book club selection, and I can see why. Overall, a solid novel.

This is headed out to collectorkerri, who had it on her wishlist. Enjoy!

I've been wanting to read this for awhile. Thanks, ReallyBookish!

I really enjoyed the dual narratives in this book. Both main characters had interesting stories. I was aware the orphan trains existed, but had no idea so many children went through that awful experience. I hope one day to visit the orphan train museum in Kansas.

Interestingly, the book started its journey with booklady331, and the next step of its journey is to cross the Atlantic and spend a little time with Bookworm-lady. She chose it in my First Sentences Virtual Bookbox, first sentence being "I believe in ghosts." Enjoy!

And the book is here with me... Quite a surprise, but this well-travelled seems intriguing, and all previous readers have enjoyed it.
Thank you very much, collectorkerri! :)

Reserved for lauraloo29, in the INTL WishList Game; I might read it first. :)

Currently reading it.

This is a brilliant novel, and I have thoroughly enjoyed reading it...
Of course, I was expecting something else based on its first sentence... and I was slightly put off when I saw it. Had I not seen it in lauraloo29's WishList and tagged her with it, it might have stayed longer in my bookshelf.
I was not aware at all of this aspect of American history, apparently thousands of children were transported to other states with varying success... some of them found nice homes, while others were abused or worked to the bones... There is a thread of lack of belonging throughout... no matter how nice and caring, these were not their parents or their family.
Both stories, Molly and Vivian's are artfully intertwined, and to tell you the truth I didn't guess their link until it was revealed.
I liked the fact that "cleaning the attic" really meant looking at papers and objects maybe for the last time, and putting them back where they were. I think that most of us can relate to this... Not hoarding, but clinging to memories...
It rings true, it is a page-turner, and I am very glad that I decided to read it.
The quote that opens the book:
"I believe in ghosts. They're the ones who haunt us, the ones who have left us behind. Many times in my life I have felt them around me, observing, witnessing, when no one in the living world knew or care what happened.
I am ninety-one years old, and almost everyone who was once in my life is now a ghost."
Thanks for sharing, collectorkerri; it will soon be on its way to its next lucky reader, after a short stay in Europe with me. :)

Sent today to lauraloo29, as a belated WishList Tag.
I hope you'll enjoy reading it as much as I did. :)

Arrived safe and sound. Thank you!