A review by jengennari
Orphan Eleven by Gennifer Choldenko

5.0

What a wonderful page-turning read! From Lucy to Bald Doris to the home for Friendless Children to the people of the circus, Choldenko nails the adventure and drama of the 1930s circus life and cruel psychological "studies" that were once done on human subjects. There is so much to love here -- from the elephants to Nico and dear Dilly, who never gives up looking for her sister.

This feels like a classic that kids will love!