A Family Apart

In "A Family Apart," set in the challenging slums of 1860 New York City, a widow named Mrs. Kelly makes the heart-wrenching decision to send her six children on an "orphan train" westward to families in need. Thirteen-year-old Mary Frances struggles with feelings of confusion and anger about being separated from her mother. Arriving at a new home in Missouri, she discovers unexpected kindness and refuge, connected to the Underground Railroad, which ultimately helps her understand her mother's difficult choice. Narrated by Barbara Caruso, this captivating tale by award-winning author Joan Lowery Nixon highlights the resilience of children facing adversity.