A review by ckausch
Alone in the World: Orphans and Orphanages in America by Catherine Reef

2.0

This is a non-fic book for young adults. It tells the story of orphans in US history, starting with the 1700s and moving up to today. While it does get a bit boring at times, it's pretty interesting to read about how children have been treated, and how it has differed by sex and race, too. There are pictures on every 2-page spread, which help draw the reader in. While it's not pleasure reading - there are some sad stories although nothing gets too graphic since it is for kids - it is an interesting way to learn about the realities of being an orphan.