Whole Book Read Aloud: Irish Strong William (Orphan Train Riders)


Listen as author Amanda Zieba shares this beautiful immigration story of a boy in search of a new family. Enter America through Ellis Island and find yourself on the streets of New York City in the year 1864 as you travel with William and his orphan train journey. Despite the many obstacles in his way, will William be able to stay Irish Strong? Listen and read to find out.

"This book is wonderful, believable and historically consistent with many of the true stories. Charles' story brought a tear, goosebumps and the chills."
- C. Warren Moses, retired Children's Aid Society CEO and Archivist

Links to purchase your paperback copy of Irish Strong William including Amazon, Bookshop, and autographed copies direct from the author can all be found here: www.amandazieba.com/read.

Accompanying education materials for the book (including comprehension questions, extension activities, vocabulary work and more) can be found here: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Orphan-Train-Riders-Unit-Study-4358297

Listen to another book in the series: Charles' Christmas Gift, here: https://youtu.be/Oct756F4YV8

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