Train I Ride
Train I Ride by Paul Mosier, published by HarperCollins on January 24, 2017, is a 192-page work of juvenile fiction that explores themes of family and self-reliance. The story follows Rydr, a young girl traveling east on a train from California to Chicago after her grandmother can no longer care for her. With a backpack filled with memories and a box containing something significant, Rydr embarks on a journey that intertwines her past with the stories of her fellow passengers.
As Rydr interacts with those she meets on the train, her own narrative unfolds, revealing elements of sadness and heartache. Throughout her travels, she discovers that hope and forgiveness are present in her surroundings and within herself. This edition delves into social themes and the importance of connection, illustrating how family can be found in unexpected places.
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4 starred reviews! “Heartbreaking, hilarious, and life-affirming” (Ami Polonsky, author of Gracefully Grayson and Threads)
Rydr is on a train heading east, leaving California, where her gramma can’t take care of her anymore, and traveling to Chicago, to live with an unknown relative. She brings with her a backpack, memories both happy and sad, and a box containing something very important.
As Rydr meets her fellow passengers and learns their stories, her own story begins to emerge. It’s one of sadness and heartache, and one Rydr would sometimes like to forget.
But as much as Rydr may want to run away from her past, on the train she finds that hope and forgiveness are all around her, and most importantly, within her, if she’s willing to look for it.
From Publishers Weekly Flying Start author Paul Mosier comes a poignant story about a young girl’s travels by train from Los Angeles to Chicago in which she learns along the way that she can find family wherever she is. Perfect for fans of Rebecca Stead and Sharon Creech.
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