Boxcar Molly by James Riordan
This story is set in 1930s Depression-hit America. In an effort to find work, fourteen-year-old Molly travels the railroads. As she rides the freight trains through the cities and the countryside, Molly sees the misery of the Depression at first hand.
The events of the books and the interactions of the characters are immediate and vivid but also hint at the long-term devastation that has been inflicted on the people concerned-- Children's Book Magazine, Ireland 20020901
James Riordan grew up during the war. After he left school he worked as a postman, a barman, a crate stacker, a railway clerk and a double bass player before doing his national service. After demobilization he did a joint honours degree in Social Science and Russian and then spent five years in Moscow working as a translator. Back in England he lectured at Birmingham and Bradford Universities before becoming Professor of Russian at Surrey University. In 1999, he won the NASEN book award for 'Sweet Clarinet' (OUP) His book, 'The Prisoner' has been nominated for the Carnegie Medal.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780750237857 |
| ISBN 10 | 0750237856 |
| Title | Boxcar Molly |
| Author | James Riordan |
| Series | Survivors |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Hachette Children's Group |
| Year published | 2001-09-20 |
| Number of pages | 96 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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