A Family Christmas Novel
Novel by
JoEllyne Ann Catherine Howerton
A fictional story based on a (true event that took place in 1935) This fictionalized story is about Nine orphans who travel by train from Boston to Bethlehem NH to meet with their adoptive families. A trip that should only take one day takes a week as the youngsters battle blizzards, freezing temperatures, delays and the constant insistence of a social worker determined to catch them and take them to an orphanage in Boston. Under the guidance and care of chief conductor Henry Adams, the children grieve, share their sorrow, and find laughter, courage, safety and hope, even when Henry is arrested and a hearing held to determine if he is legally responsible for the youngsters in his care. Follow the adventure of the six Kelly children, two Johnson boys, and little Luke Stienman.
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About JoEllyne
JoEllyne is a nurse living in Elmira Oregon with husband Bill. The pandemic cut back her hours of nursing and gave her time to complete her first novel. JoEllyne”s second novel The Nursing Assistant Class will be available soon. JoEllyne says,.” writing helps me to be calm and peaceful and is a joy for me. .Bill has been my inspiration and encouragement, and support person all through the process.” JoEllyne still works part time teaching Nursing Assistant classes and was once asked not to share so many stories with the students “Just stay focused on the curriculum”, she was told. However one of her students said she thoroughly enjoyed JoEllyne’s stories as it made the learning process come alive. “Being an avid reader I love it when the novel I’m reading comes alive.” JoEllyne says. I hope you enjoy Train to Bethlehem.