by Amanda Zieba (Author)
The only life Joanna has ever known is one of hardship in orphanages and living on the streets. When she accidentally joins up with a group of children headed out of New York City on an orphan train, her life changes. Although she's not sure if it's for the better or worse. Will Joanna ever find a place where she belongs?
Author Biography
Amanda Zieba spends most of her time surrounded by middle school students while she teaches reading. This makes her a prime candidate for writing books she knows kids will love. She has written and self published three historical fiction chapter books for elementary aged readers (Orphan Train Riders Series) and one young adult science fiction novel titled: Breaking the Surface. Be looking for many more children's and young adult books coming from this talented author. Amanda has also written nonfiction articles for yahoo.com and regional magazines. She also creates and sells educational material at teacherspayteachers.com.