Reviews

Beyond the Orphan Train Series by Susan Hanfield, Arleta Richardson

betherin02's review

4.0

I am familiar with Arleta Richardson's Grandma's Attic series so I was excited to dive into this series. Beyond the Orphan Train series was a real hit with my children (preschool through middle-grade). I read aloud one to four chapters at each sitting and the kids just about always begged for more. I know my middle-grade daughter will read and reread these stories on her own. There was enough adventure to keep the boys interested yet not too much to frighten my tenderhearted little girl. I liked the many real-life subjects that came up in our discussions while reading this story.

I requested this book through NetGalley in order to read and offer an honest review. The opinions expressed are my own.

beammey's review

5.0

Absolutely lovingly written. Well researched. A great, great read. I learned so much about this time period and these children. I would read this book again. Such a wonderful book. I would recommend it. 5 out of 5 stars.

rebekahmorris's review

4.0

I had no idea Arleta Richardson had written more than the Grandma's Attic books, so when a friend mentioned this book to me, I knew I had to read it. It was sweet and fun. I loved the children and wanted to take them into my own home. Ethan is a wonderful big brother and so protective of his younger sister and brothers. I want to read the rest of the books in this series.
There are mentions of praying, and going to church, but no clear showing of the Gospel.