Shameless by Sherry A Burton is the second book in the Orphan Train Saga. For me this series really does need to be read in order as it is the continuation of a story. This book was just as good as book one. From the moment I started reading I found myself transported back into the tale of the trains and the lives of the children. I was just as engrossed as the first time round, even though I knew a bit more about it all this time. This is the type of book that you find yourself becoming emotionally invested in so easily. The author paints such a vivid picture that you can imagine you are there amongst them all. I would definitely say if you haven’t done so already then you need to go and read this series.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kerry Bakerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKerry Baker2019-09-09 15:36:142019-09-09 17:02:01Shameless (The Orphan Train Saga Book 2) by Sherry A. Burton – Review by Kerry Baker
Discovery (Book 1 of the Orphan Train Saga) By Sherry A. Burton 5 out of 5 Stars
This is a unique twist on historical story-telling and is a superb telling of actual fact. I absolutely love this book! I had ever heard of the Orphan Trains and was lost in this emotional tale. The ways that Miss Burton entwined fact with a little fictional was magical. This is a cleanly written story that I would be comfortable being read by younger readers as the language isn’t foul. This book is great for readers who have to be grabbed by a story right off. This one is a page-turner from page one! I cannot wait to read the next one! Review by Rhonda Pulk.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Rhonda K Pulkhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngRhonda K Pulk2019-09-09 13:39:302019-09-09 14:28:57Discovery (The Orphan Train Saga Book 1) by Sherry A. Burton – Review by Rhonda Pulk.
I give Discovery (The Orphan Train Saga Book 1) by Sherry A. Burton, 5 stars.
Cindy’s grandmother passed away and unbelievably left her the house she owned and stated that all of her items be put into a storage unit after her death. Well, 7 years have gone by and she figures it is time to go through everything. Her grandmother was a cold, distant woman so it shouldn’t be hard to do. Then she finds a key that changes everything for her. Turns out her grandmother kept many secrets. This woman experienced many, many things during her younger years, beginning with being abandoned to an orphanage at a young age. But the stories just keep getting better. Cindy is finally on the path of learning whom her grandmother really was. But what does that really mean? Travel back to a time of complete hardships where you had to do things you normally never would just to survive.
I could not believe how good this book really was!! This is a new author to me so I wasn’t sure what to expect. She takes you in a wild ride of the early 1900s and she put you right in the front seat. I felt like I was right there beside Cindy as she read these journals. And the emotion!!! You really feel what her grandmother went through. The story and characters in this book are superbly written and I cannot wait to read the next book. I highly recommend it to every adult out there!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Erin Wolfhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngErin Wolf2019-09-09 09:52:272019-09-09 11:40:31Discovery (The Orphan Train Saga Book 1) by Sherry A. Burton – Review by Erin Wolf
Discovery (The Orphan Train Saga Book 1) by Sherry A. Burton. This is an amazing book. I loved every page and I can’t wait for the next book. This is the story of Cindy Moore who is using her summer break from being a third grade teacher to go thru her Grandmother’s storage unit to clear up her estate. What she expects to find is a bunch ofmemories and things her Grandmother held onto but are mostly useless. What she finds is an amazing story. Little did Cindy and her mom know, her Grandmother was abandoned by her mother and sent to an orphanage to live. Her Grandmother was also one of the famed Orphans on the Orphan Trains. Why did her Grandmother not tell anyone about this huge part of her life? Why did she hold onto such a huge secret? The Orphan Trains are a historical event that I’ve heard of but didn’t know much about. Now I want to know all I can. I can’t wait for the next installment into the Orphan Train Saga! Part Fiction and a lot true history this book is full of amazing information that is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Tausha Treadwayhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTausha Treadway2019-09-09 09:19:552019-09-09 10:36:45Discovery (The Orphan Train Saga Book 1) by Sherry A. Burton – Review by Tausha Treadway
This is the first book I have read by this author and I enjoyed it. This story kept me interested throughout the whole of the book and I was intrigued to see where the story was headed. Cindy is the main character and she pulled me right into her story of learning all about her grandmother and the questions she has about the life her grandmother lived. She’s determined to figure out about the lady she never knew and finding those answer are becoming harder to reach as she finds more and more of her things. This story is a good one. I like that there is a transition between past and present and you never confuse the two because of how good the writing is. I am looking forward to reading more by this author in the future. Happy reading!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Anastasia Dodsonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAnastasia Dodson2019-09-08 23:20:442019-09-09 00:07:58Discovery (The Orphan Train Saga Book 1) by Sherry A. Burton – Review by Anastasia Dodson
Discovery (The Orphan Train Saga Book 1) by Sherry A. Burton is a historical drama. The story’s premise is based on the real Orphan Trains and the events that surrounded the orphan children of that time in America. Sherry did a great job of mixing fact with fiction and made it into something that you will feel all the way to your soul. It is definitely an emotional read and one that will make your heartache. You feel everything that the character went through, with her survival and hardships, love and loss, pain and longing and worst of all her suffering.
The story is told in the present by a granddaughter, who reads journals about the life her grandmother was forced to live. Set in 1921 we learn about one woman and everything that transpired in her life from the time she went to the orphanage. After reading what she went through, they have a much better understanding of the woman that they knew.
The story is well written and I look forward to the next book.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jenni Bishophttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJenni Bishop2019-09-08 04:26:462019-09-08 06:28:37Discovery (The Orphan Train Saga Book 1) by Sherry A. Burton – Review by Jenni Bishop
Discovery (The Orphan Train Saga Book 1) by Sherry A. Burton was was a pretty interesting read that kept me reading.
My first read by this author, I went in with an open mind, and just hit the grow running. I fall easy into this book, as it was well written, had a nice flow, and I liked the back and forth between past and present. I normally don’t read books like this, so it was a nice step out of my normal comfort zone. The were many different elements, that all came to gather for an original intriguing read. I like the MC’s voice, and the stories about her grandmother. It was a nice step back in time, and I fully enjoyed this read.
Overall this book is fit for all ages and it will take you back to a crazy time in this woman life. It’s a good way to see just how much we don’t know about or loved ones, like grandmothers. They are the closes strangers you’ll ever love. To end this book gets my super high recommendation and my stamp go approval.
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Shameless by Sherry A. Burton a four-star read that will take you back. This is the second story in the Orphan Train Saga and the story and characters may be fictional they history behind it is real, it was something I had never heard of before starting this series but the more I look into it, the more it surprises me with its depth of history. I would definitely recommend you read the saga in order as the story does progress through. We get to hear more about Tobias in this story, from his hard start, to even harder journey. It will break your heart reading about his struggles. But the author does a great job of sucking it in and giving you a positive side as well, even in all the darkness.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Sara Oxtonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngSara Oxton2019-09-07 07:55:112019-09-07 12:04:57Shameless (The Orphan Train Saga Book 2) by Sherry A. Burton – Review by Sara Oxton
Discovery by Sherry A. Burton a four-star read that will take you back. This is the first story in the Orphan Train Saga and the story and characters may be fictional they history behind it is real, it was something I had never heard of before and will definitely be looking into it. Cindy Moore takes us along side her as she uncovers Melita’s truths and history that will surprise you and make your heart swell as you read. This will make you smile at times when you read some of the stories and then bring a tear to your eyes another when it reminds you of another part of your own history, the author brings you into the story and makes you remember your history while delving into others.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Sara Oxtonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngSara Oxton2019-09-07 07:20:142019-09-07 11:49:58Discovery (The Orphan Train Saga Book 1) by Sherry A. Burton – Review by Sara Oxton
Discovery, the first book in the Orphan Train Saga, was amazing and I cannot wait to read the next book! I am officially hooked. Sherry Burton’s writing was amazing, and I didnt know Orphan Trains was a real thing until the very end of the book. I googled it and am now very curious to learn more. The story was so well written, I wouldnt be surprised to learn that its based on real people’s lives. The way the diaries were discovered was exciting, and the content was heartbreaking. Cindy enherited the storage unit that held all of her grandmother’s belongings, after her mother was tired of paying on them for years. Cindy also paid for years, before finally deciding it time to go through them. She had most of it set out to sell, to make some money and recoup the storage fees, but the one item she decides to take home, opens a whole lot of secrets and mystery. It was a treasure hunt of sorts, leading her to some journals with very emotional stories. I don’t want to give anything away, but highly recommend this book!
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Shameless by Sherry A Burton is the second book on the Orphan Train Saga. This historical fiction book, grabbed me, held me, and was a book I did not want to put down. This book really played on my emotions from the sad scenes, to the happy ones, and I will say it was a ride that I didn’t want end. This book follows Tobias, born into a poor and abusive family, he never stood a chance and found himself on the streets at a young age. He was then taken and placed with a family in Indiana, when that didn’t work out he found himself alone back in NYC on the street. He then again finds himself on a train but this time caught up in the Purple Gang. You must dive in and learn the full story of Tobias and know you will not be disappointed. Sherry A. Burton again has given us such a great book in this series, and really cannot wait for more in this series. Learning about this outside of the reading this series is eye opening to what has happened in this county. I highly recommend and give this book 5 stars!
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Burton has woven this historical fiction so tightly it left its mark on me once I turned the last page. My inner history buff loved uncovering this nugget of truth that so often gets glossed over. I found Burton to be a master storyteller, one whom grabs the reader immediately with grit and detail, not fanfare and hype. Loved every page and cannot wait to continue reading this series.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Heather Lovelacehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngHeather Lovelace2019-09-05 22:39:042019-09-05 22:39:04Discovery (The Orphan Train Saga Book 1) by Sherry A. Burton – Review by Heather Lovelace
Discovery is the first book in The Orphan Train Saga by Sherry A. Burton. This book is a mixture of history, mystery, drama, fact, and fiction. While all the characters and situations in the story are fictional, the ‘Orphan Trains’ and the situations that brought them about, are quite factual. I was completely fascinated by the story behind the Orphan Trains, which play a big part in the story- but I really appreciated the extra details in the author’s note at the end of the book. Facts that really were quite emotional, and really grabbed me by the heartstrings- I really felt for all those children and what they must have gone through to end up on the Orphan Train, and for a lot of them, their hardship didn’t stop at the end of that journey. Anyway, I digress a little. I read this story in one sitting- completely intrigued by the whole saga. The way Ms. Burton has blended fact, with her well thought out fiction, really held my attention. The story transitions from past to present quite seamlessly, going back and forth multiple times. So, it’s almost like we really get two stories in one. One is set in the 1920’s and the other in our modern day. It touches on secrets, discovery, hardship, friendship, family, love, understanding, and survival. Cindy Moore never suspected that cleaning out her grandmothers storage unit would lead her on a journey of discovery and revelation. A doll. A key. And some journals propel her on a fact finding mission- a little detour from what she had originally planned. The story gets more intriguing the further it unfolds. As this is the first book in the series, I really can’t wait to find out what happens in the next book. The story is well written, if not a little ‘formal’ or ‘stiff’ in places. But, this is a fairly minor issue which didn’t detract from my overall enjoyment of the story. Emotive!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Angela Hayeshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAngela Hayes2019-09-05 14:36:242019-09-05 16:14:30Discovery (The Orphan Train Saga Book 1) by Sherry A. Burton – Review by Angela Hayes
Truthfully, with the first book, I was very unsure what I would find in its pages. I knew I was intrigued but was afraid I might be bored. The joke was definitely on me – I was astounded.
It’s follow up continues to hold the bar at a very high level. The characters continued to draw me in to the historical fiction in its pages and transport me back to a very different time.
Burton does a masterful job creating a universe and cast of characters that are intriguing, relatable, and captivating. The story is vivid and certainly stands the test of time. Absolutely loved it.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Heather Lovelacehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngHeather Lovelace2019-09-04 22:17:252019-09-04 22:17:25Shameless (The Orphan Train Saga Book 2) by Sherry A. Burton – Review by Heather Lovelace
Discovery ( The Orphan Train Saga Book 1) By Sherry A. Burton ☆☆☆☆☆ This is a historical Fiction.This is a full novel, worthy of your reading.
Cindy Moore is a school teacher, who has the summer off. She has decided to stop paying monthly charges, for her grandmother’s storage unit. She plans to sell some of the items, in hopes of getting some of the money she has paid. During her sorting of said boxes, she finds some interesting journals. Written by her grandmother. That is all I’m saying about the journey that takes place in this fantastic story.
First let me say, I really do not like historical fictions. But this one involves children. There for it became a must read. The book Sherry A. Burton has written, was absolutely heartbreaking, loveable, and had many surprises. The many characters in this book, all have their own story to tell. I enjoyed reading this story, tears and all. My recommendation, if you read this book, is have tissue, wine and chocolate available. You can bet I will be looking forward to reading book 2! Well done Sherry A. Burton!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Cindy Mayberryhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCindy Mayberry2019-09-04 20:17:392019-09-04 20:55:41Discovery (The Orphan Train Saga book 1) by Sherry A. Burton – Review by Cindy Mayberry
Discovery was an intriguing and fantastic 5 star read. This was the first time that I have heard about the Orphan Train and once I started reading I couldn’t put it down.
We switch between past and present throughout the story. Cindy decides to finally go through her grandmother’s storage locker. As she is going through things she is discovering some secrets that intrigue her and makes her want to learn more about her grandmother’s history.
As the journals are read we get pulled into so many different things. My emotions were all over the place, how could children be treated this way. I don’t want to say too much more and give anything away. There is so much more I would like to see and all of the secondary characters added a great element to the story. Sherry pulls you right in with her writing and I can’t wait to read more from this series. 1-click and get started on this great historical read.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Michelle Austinhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMichelle Austin2019-09-04 19:59:132019-09-04 20:54:02Discovery (The Orphan Train Saga Book 1) by Sherry A. Burton – Review by Michelle Austin
Discovery (The Orphan Train Saga Book 1) by Sherry A. Burton is a five star novel. I cannot wait to start the next book in the series. I absolutely love historical fiction and this novel does not disappoint. Years ago, I read a different historical fiction novel on the orphan trains and then did my own research because it was fascinating to me that they loaded up the orphans and started sending them out west. Many children’s hearts were broken and mine broke for them too. From the research I had done years ago, this novel seemed very historically accurate. This story depicts the life of a granddaughter trying to figure out her grandmother’s estate and finding so much more into her grandmother’s history than she ever could have imagined. Did I say already that I can’t wait to start the next one in the series because it is true!
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Discovery (The Orphan Train Saga Book 1) by Sherry Burton was a super emotional read. I would give this book a five out of five stars. I was hooked from the second chapter and could not put it down. Cindy’s journey to discover actually had me wanting to call up my parents and just spend a ton of time figuring out their history. Sherry Burton did a great job of making me feel connected to the story and I really felt like I was going on a journey of discovery myself. The storytelling was phenomenal.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Mirela Ruizhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMirela Ruiz2019-09-03 20:22:012019-09-03 22:11:37Discovery (The Orphan Train Saga Book 1) by Sherry A. Burton – Review by Mirela Ruiz
Discovery is the first book in Sherry A Burton’s historical fiction series The Orphan Train Saga. I got hooked on this topic when I read Lisa Wingates Before We Were Yours so I was so excited to pick up Sherry’s book and she did not disappoint! It was my first read by the writer and I cannot wait to pick up the second book of the series! Discovery takes us back into the era of the American history when the society did not have any sympathy to orphans and they were considered disposable, unlovable and unwanted. The horrors they faced and the conditions they lived in … at times it is really hard to believe that we as human race have lasted that long … The story is told through the history of Cindy Moore’s grandmother – Cindy is finally going through her grandmother’s possessions/junk that Cindy and her mother have been storing for years and this action opens the gates and takes us all to the journey into Grandmother Mildred/Mileta’s life … a life filled with secrets and fear and loss and triumph of the human spirit to survive almost anything … The story is beautifully told and so detailed that you can close your eyes and hear and see it unfolding in front of your eyes. Be prepared to cry … be prepared to be enraged … be prepared to learn more about the history than you could ever imagine …
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jana Teppihhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJana Teppih2019-09-03 18:11:182019-09-03 22:03:38Discovery (The Orphan Train Saga Book 1) by Sherry A. Burton – Review by Jana Teppih
Discovery, The first book in the Orphan Train Saga was such a page turner and I found myself able to get lost in this wonderfully written story. Cindy Moore had to spend her summer uncovering what was in the storage shed that was once her grandmothers. What she finds are secrets that her grandmother had taken to the grave, she was one of the children that rode the Orphan Trains. This book was amazing, and I felt so many emotions reading this book, sadness, happiness, and so much surprise. I had never heard of the Orphan Trains and after reading this I did a lot of research and was/am completely intrigued by this. I am beyond ready to read part two in this series, I highly recommend this five star read!
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When Cindy starts to go through her deceased grandmother’s storage unit all she wants is to empty it and sell some of the items to hopefully recoup the cost from the past few years. She gets so much more than she bargained for in Discovery (The Orphan Train Saga Book 1) by Sherry A. Burton. Grandmother Mildred was never a warm person to her family so Cindy is stunned to learn there were so many secrets about her grandmother’s life nobody was ever aware of. I had never heard of the Orphan Train prior to reading this book, and I think that it is a shame that not more people are aware of this movement. This book shed a bright light on living conditions for these unwanted children and what they had to go through at such young ages. I ran through a gamut of emotions reading Mileta’s story from sadness, to joy this young girl’s life was far from easy and I don’t think I could have gone through half of what she did at such a young age. This story tugs at the heartstrings and I for one can’t wait to read the next story in this series. I’d like to thank the author for writing this story and bringing to life the trials and tribulations of these characters.
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Shameless (The Orphan Train Saga Book 2) By: Sherry A. Burton 5 out of 5 stars
The story Shameless (The Orphan Train Saga Book 2) by Sherry A. Burton is a historical fiction book. It is a story that pulled me in from the beginning and didn’t let me go until the final page. It had my emotions going up and down the entire time that I read it. There are heartbreaking and heartwarming scenes in this book. I enjoyed reading about Tobias. His life is one that is a rough and tough one. At an early age, he finds that he has to depend on his wits to survive. A fast learner in the ways of the streets he soon finds himself caught up in the Purple Gang. Along the way he finds Mileta. His protectiveness of her knows no bounds. Read this story to get Tobias’s full story of how he lives and survives. This is a book that touched my heart and I found myself caring about Tobias. He is the product of the time in which he lives. The one bright spot in his life is Mileta. I also enjoyed reading about Cindy and her mother. They continue a journey through the journals that were hidden in the attic. This is a series that I should be read in order as it makes for a better understanding of the storyline of both books. I look forward to more stories in this series. Highly recommended.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Laura Furutahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLaura Furuta2019-08-23 16:12:592019-08-23 16:38:53Shameless (The Orphan Train Saga Book 2) By Sherry A. Burton – Review by Laura Furuta
This is the second book in this series that I enjoyed just as much as the first. This is a continuation from the first book, I highly recommend reading in order. In this book, Cindy and her mother continue to find secrets hidden in her grandmother’s journals. We get to see Tobias journey and his struggles. I felt for him as he did what he needed to do to survive. I had a hard time putting this book down, I needed to see what was going to happen at the end. I highly recommend this book.
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As The Orphan Train Saga continues, Cindy and her mother continue to uncover the secrets in the journals that are hidden in her grandmother’s attic.
The story resumes in 1914, as young Tobias is forced onto the streets of New York City. Like so many other orphans of the era, he learns to lie, cheat, and steal just to survive. Armed with a silver tongue and his wits, Tobias soon finds himself headed west on one of the orphan trains. When that placement doesn’t work, Tobias is returned to NYC and back on the streets he once called home. Slightly older and much wiser, Tobias thrives in his new setting. That is, until he becomes obsessed with Mileta and finds himself on yet another orphan train headed west and adopted into the infamous Purple
Gang Society.
Will this gang, with its emphasis on criminal activity at any cost, claim what is left of the young man’s soul?
Born in Kentucky, Sherry got her start in writing by pledging to write a happy ending to a good friend who was going through some really tough times. The story surprised her by taking over and practically writing itself. What started off as a way to make her friend smile started her on a journey that would forever change her life. Sherry readily admits to hearing voices and is convinced that being married to her best friend for thirty-eight plus years goes a long way in helping her write happily-ever-afters.
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Discovery by Sherry A Burton is the first book in the Orphan Train Saga. This book is so fascinating and amazingly accurate that you won’t be able to stop yourself from being drawn in. I love books that, while fiction, are steeped in real life events. And this one has got to be one of the best examples I have ever read. Orphan Trains are one of those things I could vaguely recall hearing about but didn’t really know any details of. This book certainly opened my eyes to the way things actually were. The thought of all those children going through this and how they must have felt really struck a chord with me. The story was so detailed and vivid it almost felt like I was right there on that very train. The author has such an amazing writing style that suits this type of story perfectly. The characters were so relatable and you connect with them instantly. I honestly didn’t expect to enjoy this book as much as what I did however it easily fits into the category of one of the best I have read this year. I cannot recommend this book enough!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kerry Bakerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKerry Baker2019-08-22 13:44:572019-08-22 18:56:18Discovery (The Orphan Train Saga Book 1) by Sherry A. Burton – Review by Kerry Baker
This is the first book I have read by this author and I enjoyed it. It is a well developed story that is engaging and held my attention. I enjoyed watching Cindy grow throughout the story. She pulled me right into the story with her as she learns things about her Grandmother that she didn’t know. As she finds things, it leaves her with more questions and she is determined to find the answers. This is a heartwarming story that will make your heart swell. I highly recommend this book.
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Discovery (The Orphan Train Saga Book 1) By: Sherry A. Burton 5 out of 5 stars
The story Discovery (The Orphan Train Saga Book 1) by Sherry A. Burton is a historical fiction book. It is a story that pulled me in from the beginning and I found myself lost in a book that is both interesting and emotional. The story takes you back to a time when some in society were not sympathetic to the plight of orphans and when it seems that those orphans were considered disposable, unwanted, and unloved. This book brought tears to my eyes and I found myself thinking about it long after I had finished the last page. It is a story that touched both my heart and soul. I enjoyed reading about Cindy Moore. She thinks that she is tying up some loose ends regarding her grandmother’s estate. What she finds instead are secrets and discoveries that she never expected. She uncovers her grandmother’s past as part of the Orphan Trains and the details of her grandmother’s life. This is a story that is hard to put down until you finish the last page. I highly recommend reading it.
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While most use their summer breaks for pleasure, third grade teacher Cindy Moore is using her summer vacation to tie up some loose ends concerning her grandmother’s estate. When Cindy enters the storage unit that holds her grandmother’s belongings, she is merely looking for items she can sell to recoup some of the rental fees she’s spent paying for the shed. Instead, what she finds are secrets her grandmother has taken to the grave with her. The more Cindy uncovers, the more she wants to know. Why was her grandmother abandoned by her own mother? Why hadn’t she told Cindy she’d lived in an orphanage? And how come her grandmother never mentioned she’d made history as one of the children who rode the Orphan Trains? Join Cindy as she uncovers her grandmother’s hidden past and discovers the life that stole her grandmother’s love.
Born in Kentucky, Sherry got her start in writing by pledging to write a happy ending to a good friend who was going through some really tough times. The story surprised her by taking over and practically writing itself. What started off as a way to make her friend smile started her on a journey that would forever change her life. Sherry readily admits to hearing voices and is convinced that being married to her best friend for thirty-eight plus years goes a long way in helping her write happily-ever-afters.
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The Brass Compass by Ellen Butler was a spy like historical fiction romance, that kept me reading.
Not my first read by this author, so I knew going in I was in for something not only well written, but well researched. I was not disappointed, this book was that and more. Now I will say that there was a little too much info and filler at some points, pulling me out of the story, but it wasn’t enough to detour me, or bring my reading mojo down.
I fell into this story right away, and as I read on the more I get pulled in. The suspense, mystery and the spy games made it gripping and fun. I love the strong female MC, for the this book is set in, she was beyond her time and I fully enjoyed her character. I loved the romance as well, it was a nice touch and again, fun. This book was just one of those books, that was just a joy to read. It was strangely soothing to me, and I think that has to do with the steady plot flow and smooth tones, with a haze of darkness.
Overall this book is a must read, it was a good mix of history, romance, action and spy mystery; and it gets my super high recommendation and my stamp of approval.
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A beautiful American spy flees into the night. On her own, she must live by her wits to evade capture and make it to the safety of the Allied forces.
Lily Saint James grew up traveling the European continent, learning languages as she went. In 1938, her mother’s abrupt death brings her back home to Washington, D.C., and after the bombing of Pearl Harbor, Lily comes to the attention of the Office of Strategic Services (OSS). Her knowledge of German, French, and Italian makes her the perfect OSS Agent, and her quick thinking places her as a nanny in the household of an important German Army Colonel, where she is able to gather intelligence for the Allies. After her marketplace contact goes missing, she makes a late-night trip to her secondary contact only to find him under interrogation by the SS. When he commits suicide, she flees into the frigid winter night carrying false identification papers that are now dangerous and a mini film cartridge with vital strategic information. In order to survive, Lily must make it out of Germany, into the hands of Allied-controlled France, through a path fraught with peril.
This award-winning novel reveals the extreme dangers WWII agents faced when Lily St. James, the heroine of The Brass Compass, parachutes behind enemy lines, destroys rail lines, and infiltrates a high-ranking Nazi household. The Brass Compass is the latest story to celebrate the uncompromising intelligence and composure displayed by real operatives. From Greta Garbo in the film “Mata Hari” to Kristin Hannah’s The Nightingale, audiences will be riveted by the tough-and-tender ways women approach espionage and how these fictions reflect reality.
Ellen Butler is an international bestselling novelist writing critically acclaimed suspense thrillers, and award-winning historical fiction. The Brass Compass was inspired by the brave women who served in the OSS, British Special Operations Executive and French Resistance. Ellen is a member of The OSS Society and her fascination with WWII history originally piqued when her grandfather revealed his role as a cryptographer during the war. The Brass Compass is her debut into the historical fiction genre. She also holds a Master’s Degree in Public Administration and Policy, and her history includes a long list of writing for dry, but illuminating, professional newsletters and windy papers on public policy. She lives in the Virginia suburbs of Washington, D.C. with her husband and two children.
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