About the book
For readers who love the circus, and anyone who has dreamed of finding the perfect home, comes an engaging adventure from a Newbery Honor-winning storyteller.
Four orphans have escaped from the Home for Friendless Children.
One is Lucy, who used to talk and sing, until life at the Home silenced her. The other orphans find work and friends at the circus, but no one will hire a mute girl. Lucy must find her voice or she will be left behind when the circus goes on the rails. Meanwhile, people are searching for Lucy, and her puzzling past is about to catch up with her.
This irresistible, heartfelt novel by the master storyteller of the Tales from Alcatraz series is full of marvels and surprises.
Editions of Orphan Eleven
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780375990649
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780385742559
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780385742566
- EBook
- ISBN 9780307975782
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9780593162743
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9780593162750
Read an Excerpt
For readers who love the circus, and anyone who has dreamed of finding the perfect home, comes an engaging adventure from a Newbery Honor-winning storyteller.
Four orphans have escaped from the Home for Friendless Children.
One is Lucy, who used to talk and sing, until life at the Home silenced her. The other orphans find work and friends at the circus, but no one will hire a mute girl. Lucy must find her voice or she will be left behind when the circus goes on the rails. Meanwhile, people are searching for Lucy, and her puzzling past is about to catch up with her.
This irresistible, heartfelt novel by the master storyteller of the Tales from Alcatraz series is full of marvels and surprises.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Orphan Eleven about?
For readers who love the circus, and anyone who has dreamed of finding the perfect home, comes an engaging adventure from a Newbery Honor-winning storyteller.
Four orphans have escaped from the Home for Friendless Children.
One is Lucy, who used to talk and sing, until life at the Home silenced her. The other orphans find work and friends at the circus, but no one will hire a mute girl. Lucy must find her voice or she will be left behind when the circus goes on the rails. Meanwhile, people are searching for Lucy, and her puzzling past is about to catch up with her.
This irresistible, heartfelt novel by the master storyteller of the Tales from Alcatraz series is full of marvels and surprises.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Orphan Eleven?
Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories > Children’s / Teenage fiction: Family and home stories
Where can I read a sample of Orphan Eleven?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780375990649
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Orphan Eleven?
Gennifer Choldenko
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Orphan Eleven is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780375990649) and hardcover(ISBN 9780385742559) and paperback(ISBN 9780385742566) and ebook(ISBN 9780307975782) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780593162743) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780593162750)
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