Chapter summaries for a family apart?

Answer 1

A Family Apart

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The Orphan Train saga follows the story of the six Kelly children,whose widowed mother has sent them west from New York City in 1856 because she realizes she cannot give them the life they deserve children, especially thirteen year old Frances Mary, feel an overwhelming sense of betrayal and abandonment. They cannot understand that Mrs.Kelly has made the ultimate sacrifice for him.

Their arrival in St.Joseph,Missouri,separates the children not only from their mother,but from each other as well.Frances has promised Ma that she will look after her youngest brother, and to do so she must masquerade as a boy."Frankie's"adventures eventually involve her in the activities of the Underground railroad. Was splitting up the family really her mother's greatest act of love?

Answer 2

"A Family Apart" follows the story of a group of siblings who are separated from their parents and placed in different foster homes during the Orphan Train Movement in the late 1800s. The children face many challenges as they try to reunite and maintain connections with each other. Ultimately, they must navigate the complexities of family, identity, and belonging while striving to stay together as a family unit.