Where We Belong: An Orphan Train Novel by Kim Vogel Sawyer

 

The life of Hester Haak, a widow with no children of her own, takes an unexpected turn when she opens her Kansas home to children from the bustling streets of New York City. The orphan asylum has entrusted her with two sisters and a young boy, and Hester is determined to provide a safe and loving environment for them. Despite the looming uncertainty of their stay, she rises to the challenge, embracing the opportunity to make a difference in their lives.

Meanwhile, Callum Holbrook is grappling with the loss of his wife and the despair that followed. Unable to provide for his family, he made the heart-wrenching decision to place his daughters in an orphanage, promising it was only temporary. Now, with a stable job and a renewed sense of purpose, Callum is horrified to learn that his daughters have been sent halfway across the country. Fueled by determination and love, he embarks on the difficult journey to bring them back.

Through their struggles and triumphs, Hester and Callum discover that family and love can be found in the most surprising places—and that the journey home is paved with hope.

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About The Author

 Award-winning, bestselling author Kim Vogel Sawyer is a wife, mother, gramma, chocolate-lover, cat-petter, and--most importantly--a daughter of the King! With more than 1.5 million books in print in seven different languages, Kim enjoys a full-time writing and speaking ministry. Her "gentle stories of hope" are loved by readers and reviewers alike. Kim and her retired military husband, Don, reside on the plains of Kansas, the setting for many of her novels.

 

My Review

 

This is such a warmhearted read, from beginning to end I was page turning for answers!
With the last orphan train coming, widow Haak decides she would like to adopt a daughter. We are with her as she arrives and their are three children left a boy, and two girls. There is a problem, she is single and they would rather the children go to the Poor Farm. Rules are rules, and with the orphanage closing in NYC, they let her take the children, all three, but will let her know.
The girls are four and thirteen, and what a handful the thirteen year old is, but is she wrong, she knows the truth!
The cast of characters here are so inspirational, they all rally to help, and are a bit not happy when the girls father, Callum arrives to take his girls.
I loved how this story evolved, and wish I could have continued here with this faith based book!
I received this book through Net Galley and the Publisher Penguin Random House Christian Publishing, and was not required to give a positive review.