The year is 1912, the place Lower Manhattan, New York City. Tragedy strikes nine year old Aggie Foley's happy little family and her world falls apart. She finds herself alone on a train headed west. On the train, she befriends a boy who carries a chip on his shoulder. What lies ahead for each of them? Will they be matched with a kind family? Will they see each other again? Most of all, will they ever return to their former lives? FOR THE YOUNG TO ADULT READER