A review by blondelibrarian
Thirteen Doorways, Wolves Behind Them All by Laura Ruby

3.0

Francesca, Vito, and Antonia are dropped off at an orphanage when their mother dies. Their father soon marries, moves to Colorado with his new wife and her kids (and Vito), leaving Frankie and Toni at the mercy of the nuns. The story is narrated by a ghost and is a commentary on women's' roles and expectations of the early 20th century.

Laura Ruby interviewed her mother-in-law about her life in an orphanage. This is an homage to her story.