Orphan Train Belle
Orphan Train Belle by Teresa Ives. Lilly is a work of fiction published by CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform on May 29, 2013. This 74-page book follows the journey of Maribelle, who, at the age of eighteen, faces uncertainty after leaving the orphanage. She seizes the opportunity to ride the Orphan Train, where she takes on the responsibility of caring for twenty-four children. Upon reaching her final destination in Missouri, Maribelle grapples with her future and the possibility of returning to Boston.
Readers will find a narrative that explores themes of belonging and love as Maribelle navigates her new circumstances. When a charming man offers her a chance to stay and help care for a child named Connie, she quickly agrees, raising questions about her future and the life she desires. This edition presents a blend of religious and Western elements, inviting readers to engage with Maribelle’s quest for a home and connection.
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Maribelle is asked to leave the orphanage at age eighteen, she isn’t sure where to go or what to do, so she jumps at the chance to ride the Orphan Train and help take care of the twenty-four children. At the final stop in Missouri, she is once again concerned about her future return to Boston, but when a handsome man asks if he can ‘adopt’ her to help take care of ‘Connie’, she immediatly agrees. Will Maribelle, ‘Belle’ find a home and love in Missouri or have to return to the orphan life in Boston?
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