Ridin' the Rails: A Dream Come True
Paperback
General Juvenile FictionScience Fiction
Publisher Price: $18.99
Publisher: Palmetto Publishing
Published: Jun 23 2026
Pages: 328
Weight: 0.97
Height: 0.69 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Two adventurous boys and a hobo embark on a thrilling journey during the Great Depression, facing challenges and discovering love, redemption, and the true meaning of family while searching for missing children in a world filled with hardship and hope.
In Ridin' the Rails, readers are introduced to Danny Bridger, a young hobo who has learned to navigate life on the streets. Despite the struggles of 1937, Danny holds onto his respect for others, even as he grapples with the unfairness of life. Meanwhile, ten-year-old friends Barney and Tooley dream of adventure, imagining themselves as cowboys roaming the country. Their curiosity leads them to a railroad boxcar, where they unexpectedly meet Danny, setting off a chain of events that will change their lives forever.
Ridin' the Rails is not just a tale of survival; it weaves together themes of friendship, sacrifice, and the quest for belonging. It explores the emotional turmoil of parents facing the unknown and the resilience of a community willing to come together for a common cause. This gripping narrative is filled with suspense, humor, and heart, ultimately revealing the power of redemption and the bonds that unite us all in times of crisis.
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