This is a non-fic book for young adults. It tells the story of orphans in US history, starting with the 1700s and moving up to today. While it does get a bit boring at times, it's pretty interesting to read about how children have been treated, and how it has differed by sex and race, too. There are pictures on every 2-page spread, which help draw the reader in. While it's not pleasure reading - there are some sad stories although nothing gets too graphic since it is for kids - it is an interes More...

This book fills the historical gap between Oliver Twist and today's Department of Social Services. What to do with children whose parents die or can't support them? The orphan trains are also mentioned as well as how such transfers of human life were documented (or not). The consequences for families during the Civil War due to loss of income because of soldier's deaths or disabilities is also highlighted as well as the disparity between services available to children of different races.

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Interesting, easy read.

This was a great book, it covers all the history facts of all the orphanges in the states however the focus is mostly back east and most of the history started there. The pictures are amazing the personal stories are heart felt this is a five star book one I will keep on my shelf.