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In 1860, life in NY City's slums is hard and dangerous. For the widow with six children, it is impossible. So when Mrs. Kelly discovers of the Children's Help Society, she recognizes a way to provide for her children. They will be sent west with an "orphan coach" to individuals looking forward to help on the farms. Thirteen-year-old Mary Frances is perplexed and furious. How could a mother send her children away? At her new home in Missouri, however, Mary Frances is stunned to discover that the type family provides a refuge on the Underground Railroad. Their sacrifices will finally help her understand her mother's difficult decision. Joan Lowery Nixon is a four-time winner of the Edgar Allan Poe Best Juvenile Secret Award. She's also received two Golden Spur Honours. The author greater than a hundred catalogs for children, she was encouraged to create The Orphan Teach Adventures by the real reviews of its children. Through Barbara Caruso's exciting narration, A Family Apart quickly draws listeners into Mary Frances' world.
