I like the historical context of Orphan Train. This book is very intriguing and I just want to keep reading it to find out what happens to Niamh. I know that Niamh is the old lady, Vivian, but how does she get this name (Anna don't answer this because you are a head of me in the book)? I wonder if Niamh and Dutchy get adopted and do they ever see each other again after the orphan train? Personally I am more interested in Niamh's story over Molly's story, but that is because of the historical context. I like the way Christina Baker Kline incorporates in Vivian's story with in Molly's story. I wonder what other things will stir the memories of Vivian's past in the attic. 

Even in just the first couple chapters of the Orphan Train you can tell that the American Dream is a hopeless idea in the context of the historical times of the book and it is still in context of society today.