The Orphan Train - Volume 1 - Jim
Comics & Graphic Novels, Historical Fiction, Kids, Comics, Graphic Novels & Manga
| Author: | Philippe Charlot | ISBN: | 9782818930601 |
| Publisher: | Bamboo | Publication: | October 20, 2015 |
| Imprint: | Bamboo | Language: | English |
| Author: | Philippe Charlot |
| ISBN: | 9782818930601 |
| Publisher: | Bamboo |
| Publication: | October 20, 2015 |
| Imprint: | Bamboo |
| Language: | English |
1990 – In his upscale New York residence, Harvey is not surprised when Jim visits him. He has been expecting him for seventy years. They met on a trip of the « Orphan Train Riders ». They were among the tens of thousands kids from the streets who were sent to the American West where people were looking for children to love – as well as cheap labour force. 1920 – This is the story of their long journey, made of friendship, mutual assistance… but also betrayal. The journey of those who, despite of being well born, would do anything to be well adopted.
1990 – In his upscale New York residence, Harvey is not surprised when Jim visits him. He has been expecting him for seventy years. They met on a trip of the « Orphan Train Riders ». They were among the tens of thousands kids from the streets who were sent to the American West where people were looking for children to love – as well as cheap labour force. 1920 – This is the story of their long journey, made of friendship, mutual assistance… but also betrayal. The journey of those who, despite of being well born, would do anything to be well adopted.
