But in interviews, and on her blog, kline says one of. We hope you find the book and this dish equally delicious. We announce the book selection on the first monday of the month and discuss on the. Christina answers top 10 book club questions youtube.
If you enjoy historical fiction, check out this quick, easy read. Book club selection for august 2014 by christina baker kline historical fiction20273 pages publishers comments goodreads. Available in a special hardcover edition, christina baker klines smash bestseller that is a lovely novel about the search for family that also happens to illuminate a fascinating and forgotten chapter of american history ann packer. Determine which chapters, themes and styles you already know and what you need to study for your upcoming essay, midterm, or final exam. We meet in a private facebook group and chat about a new book every month. Is there anything unique about this book such as writing style, structure, or subject matter. Orphan train book club ideas part 1 have you read this incredible story about our history in america. The currant bread and rhubarb tart both would qualify as irish desserts. Delve deeper into the books making the charts, and get tips for keeping your reading group engaged. Set at the crossroads of turkish, persian, and russian cultures as the red banner of communism bared down and the west beckoned, the orphan sky lyrically reveals one womans struggle to find her place in the world. Apr 11, 20 on the night of her high school graduation in 1986, kathryn campbells best friend, jennifer, vanished without a trace.
There are lots of book clubs out there now, and theres more than one way to run a successful one. Poll book tally orphan train by christina baker kline rounded up to 4 stars. When a divorce sends kathryn reeling back to the maine town where she grew up, the young journalist finds herself facetoface. Orphan train is a gripping story of friendship and second chances from christina baker kline, author of bird in hand and the way life should be. Orphan train girl by christina baker kline reading guide. Orphan train is a book set in both the present day and the late 1920s, 1930s, and 1940s. A lot of the women in this group liked the book along with our strong male contingency of one but not as much as i did. See more ideas about orphan train, orphan train book and orphan.
Book club questions for the orphan train by christina baker. Adapted and condensed for a young audience, orphan train girl includes an authors note and archival photos from the orphan train era. When her entire family is killed in a fire in 1929, nineyearold niamh is turned over to a childrens charity and put on an orphan train, sent to minnesota in the hopes of finding a new home. An entire menu of irish dishes also would be suitable for a book club discussing orphan. The orphan train by christina baker kline moves back and forth between two stories that of a young orphan girl in the early twentieth century and that of a teenager in the modernday foster care system. We didnt talk about all of them, but we did hit on most of the main ones. The currant bread and rhubarb tart both would qualify as irish. Add butter and cut in using onoff turns until mixture resembles coarse meal.
Lesson plans and resources for orphan train table of contents 1. A great glass of wine and a good book have gone together almost as long as there have been. A young irish immigrant orphaned in new york city, vivian was put on a train to the midwest with hundreds of other children whose destinies. Moving between contemporary maine and depressionera minnesota, orphan train is a powerful novel of upheaval and resilience, of second chances, and unexpected friendship. Book club kit discussion guide orphan train by christina. I had no idea that this happened with orphans in america. We didnt get a lot responses last month, so this month will determine whether or not we continue the book club. Christina baker klines novel orphan train has ridden the new york times bestseller list for the past 15 weeks, becoming a favorite of book clubs across the country.
Picking a complete makeahead menu for the night is a must, especially if you have a few more pages to read before the book club starts. Seventeenyearold molly ayer knows that a community service position helping an elderly woman clean out her home is the only think keeping her out of juvie and worse. Here are a few top book club selections and coordinating menus that are sure to add a new depth of flavor to your discussions. Orphan train by christina baker kline a 30minute summary. Welcome to a meeting place for publishers, authors, and book clubs to connect. A site dedicated to book lovers providing a forum to discover and share commentary about the books and authors they enjoy. The orphan train has several threads for book clubs to discuss. Today we have a recipe inspired by this months book club selection, orphan train, and created by chef ingrid of edible tapestry.
Orphan train by christina baker kline reading guidebook. Its been ten years since then, but kathryn still feels the conspicuous void in her lifeand the nagging, guilty sense that she has failed her friend. May 23, 2014 information about orphan trains and the book, orphan train by christina baker kline. Two of us had heard of orphan trains before reading this book. In the prologue vivian mentions that her true love died when she was 23, but she doesnt mention the other big secret in the book. Patrons do not need to preregister for this program. Rich in detail and epic in scope, orphan train by christina baker kline is a powerful novel of upheaval and resilience, of unexpected friendship, and of the secrets we carry that keep us from finding out who we are. Elizabeth begins her journey of self discovery with gastronomic delights in italy, so consider starting your book club discussion with a menu she would have relished.
I may be biased, but moms book nook is the best online moms book club youll find. In addition to orphan train 2011 and a piece of the world 2017, her novels include bird in hand, the way life should be, desire lines, and sweet water. Christina baker kline is a novelist, nonfiction writer, and editor. Orphan train is a young adult historical fiction novel about the relationship between seventeen yearold molly ayer and ninetyone yearold vivian daly who, as the result of spending time together and sharing their experiences, form a bond, learn from each other, and change in significant ways.
Feel free to respond to one, two, or all of them as well as share your overall thoughts. Orphan train book club ideas part 1 food ideas for wonder book club by j. Today, we welcome christina to the blog to discuss her experience with book clubs and the three most common questions that clubs have asked her about the novel. Cook ahead and be ready long before the members arrive. In the prologue vivian mentions that her true love died when she was. Questions every book club asks, the story behind the writing of orphan train, and more. In addition to orphan train 2011 and a piece of the world 2017, her novels include bird in hand. Overview of the entire book introduction to the important people in the book summary and analysis of all the chapters in the book key takeaways of the book a readers perspective.
Not only is it entertaining and educational, it is also an excellent discussion book. Author bio birth1964 raisedin maine and tennessee, usa, and the uk educationb. We discussed the characters and the connections to other books, such as orphan train. One of the book s protagonists, an irish orphan, is packed onto a train and sent to the midwest. So, please respond, ladies heres some general questions to get the discussion going. Orphan train was a mix of favorite childhood books of mine such as anne of green gables, heidi, and understood betsy, and ms. Orphan train book club ideas part 2 delicious reads. Aug 18, 2018 the orphan train by christina baker kline moves back and forth between two stories that of a young orphan girl in the early twentieth century and that of a teenager in the modernday foster care system. Apr 02, 20 vivians journey west was aboard an orphan train, a bit of misguided 1900sera social engineering moving homeless, destitute city children, mostly immigrants, into midwest families. Orphan train summary from litcharts the creators of sparknotes. The orphans tale by pam jenoff book club discussion questions.
Orphan train recipes for book clubs tosas allcity read. Between 1854 and 1929, socalled orphan trains ran regularly from the cities of the east coast to the farmlands of the midwest, carrying thousands of abandoned children whose. There is the theme of foster care, adoption, family history, unexpected relationships, inhumane acts of violence and of course the train that took children from large cities to be adopted by families in the midwest to be more like indentured servants then a part of a new family. Mix flour, salt and powdered sugar in a food processor. Orphan train tackles some pretty heavy themes, such as finding family and figuring out your identity. Nyt best selling author christina baker kline answers the top ten questions book clubs ask about orphan train.
Some of the food ideas are from the book like the terrys famous chowder but most of this book took place during the great depression so food was scarce and there was no way i was. May 17, 2015 since orphan train was my book club choice for the year, i had to provide the discussion questions. Since orphan train was my book club choice for the year, i had to provide the discussion questions. The whole idea behind this menu was to think organic camping f. Did you like the book immediately or did it take you some time to become committed.
Orphan train by christina baker kline is a book that has many themes. Orphan train friday morning bookclub book news, book. They take niamh to the childrens aid society, and the agency sends niamh out to the midwest on an orphan train. Interview with christina baker kline at the center for fiction part one. Orphan train is a novel which shows how important it is to trust in a better future, fight your fears, and just be kind and compassionate. These book discussion questions are highly detailed and will ruin plot points if you have not read the book. Want to see these questions in action, and join a fun monthly online book club no awkward silences, promise. The girl who wrote in silk is for book clubs who loved.
These questions about the novel can help foster discussion in your group. When vivian goes to live with the byrnes fanny offers her food and advises, you got to learn to take what people are willing to give. The orphan train by christina baker kline questions. Orphan train thanks for joining us as we start the our final book of the summer reading book club, orphan train by christina baker kline. Christina baker kline is a novelist, nonfiction writer and editor. Apr 11, 2014 online resources and questions for your book club to connect your groups lives, interests and personal experiences to books you discuss, friday, april 11, 2014 orphan train book discussion guide. The orphan train by christina baker kline moves back and forth between two stories that of a young orphan girl in the early twentieth century and that of a teenager in the modernday foster care. She was deposited with the byrnes, who wanted only child labor in a dressmaking enterprise. Niamh pronounced neev was an irish immigrant girl sent on an orphan train from new york city to minnesota in the late 1920s. In real life, orphan trains were intended to save children from the streets, but sometimes. Christina baker klines orphan train is an unforgettable story of friendship and second chances that highlights a littleknown but historically significant movement in americas pastand it includes a special ps section for book clubs featuring insights, interviews, and more penobscot indian molly ayer is close to aging out. Penobscot indian molly ayer is close to aging out out of the foster. This is the book ive most been looking forward to reading this summer, so im ready to jump in with both feet.
Tips for running a successful, sustainable book club. One is a seventeen years old living in foster care. Ask and answer questions about the novel or view study guides, literature essays and more. Vivian traveled from nyc to minnesota as a young girl on one of the infamous orphan trains that was used to get orphans out of the cities into the country where they might have a better opportunity to find families and to be able to make a good life. Orphan train tells the intertwined stories of two orphans born nearly a century apart. Find exciting ideas from book clubs all over the country what theyre reading, what theyre eating, and how theyre blending the two as well as recipes from some of your favorite authors and book giveaways. An entire menu of irish dishes also would be suitable for a book club discussing orphan train. Kline has written six other novels orphan train, orphan train girl, the way life should be, sweet water, bird in hand, and desire lines and written or edited five works of nonfiction.
Backyard bbqburgers, chips and dip, homestyle potato salad, chocolate chip. Ive only had experience with mine, so ill share how ours is organized and why i believe weve had such endurance. Orphan train by christina baker kline i remember at the age of 10 or so reading a novel about the late19th and early 20thcentury orphan trains, which took children and babies from east coast slums and brought them to the midwest, where they were given an opportunity for a potentially prosperous new life in the fresh rural air. This is a summary of the book and not the original book. Bird in hand, the way life should be, desire lines and sweet water. All library programs are free and open to the public. But in interviews, and on her blog, kline says one of the major themes she wanted to tackle. Like molly, though, niamhs road to a loving home is anything but easy. Just before dutchy goes home with a farmer in minneapolis, minnesota, he and niamh promise to find each other again someday. Vivian daly has lived a quiet life on the coast of maine, but in her attic, hidden in trunks, are vestiges of a turbulent past. We thought it fitting to provide this for the she reads book clubs that will meet throughout the month to discuss the novel. The orphans tale by pam jenoff reading guidebook club. If you are in a book club and have some ideas to share, id love to hear from.
Find resources for your book club, whether it meets in your living room or across cyberspace. Atonement, ian mcewan serve high tea and transport your book group to prewwii england and the large country estate of the tallis family. Book club food ideas, the lion the witch and the wardrobe, delicious reads, menu we read station eleven by emily st. She served as writerinresidence at fordham university from 2007 to 2011 and. Orphan train is a best book club book for discussion, the novel of a woman with a hidden past as an orphan train rider and a teenage girl seeking answers about her life. Recommending new books each month to spark lively conversation. Content includes books from bestselling, midlist and debut authors. The author sends a powerful message to people of different age groups, origins and beliefs. Online resources and questions for your book club to connect your groups lives, interests and personal experiences to books you discuss, friday, april 11, 2014 orphan train book discussion guide.
Luckily, there were some provided in the back of the book which i have listed below. On the surface, vivians and mollys lives couldnt be more different. Orphan train by christina baker kline book club discussion. Fall book club menu book club menu, book club food, book. Take our free orphan train quiz below, with 25 multiple choice questions that help you test your knowledge. Orphan train by christina baker kline tells the story of molly and vivian, two people who seem very different, but discover that they have similar stories. A novel christina baker kline, 20 harpercollins 278 pp. Molly ayer is living with ralph and dina in their home in spruce harbor, maine. Orphan train discussion guide home search this guide search.
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