Annotation
An orphan train story with Rodzina as its "prickly but endearing heroine" recounts her search for a new family and the discovery that the right family for her is the one she chooses herself, from Newbery medalist Karen Cushman. (School Library Journal, starred). New introduction by Newbery medalist Avi.
Awards
2004 Washington State Book Award
Author Notes
Karen Cushman was born in Chicago, Illinois. Rodzina is her fifth book. Her first, Catherine, Called Birdy, was a Newbery Honor winner, and her second, The Midwife's Apprentice, was awarded the Newbery Medal. Ms. Cushman is the mother of a grown daughter, Leah. She lives on Vashon Island, in Puget Sound, with her husband, Philip
Characters
| Name | Brodski, Rodzina Clara Jadwiga Anastazya |
| Gender | Female |
| Traits | Polish American |
| Immigrant | |
| Orphan |
| Genre | Fiction Historical Coming of age Sociological |
| Topics | Orphans Fear of the unknown Life changes Journeys Loneliness Overcoming adversity Personal growth Search for a better life |
| Setting | Train Orphan train |