Mail-Order Kid: An Orphan Train Rider's Story

"Mail-Order Kid" explores the journey of a young orphan girl named Teresa, who from a young age is sent from her New York orphanage to a small community in Kansas as part of the historic orphan train movement. Through her experiences, she navigates a strange and challenging environment, confronting both cultural differences and personal hardships. The story follows her path from a difficult childhood to the process of understanding her past, faith, and identity as an adult.