But another child ahead of me chose the kit, and I didn't get one. I saw a nurse kit and really wanted it, for my mother was away studying to become a nurse. They took me to a place where poor children were given one Christmas present apiece. I was living with my grandparents, who didn't have much money. The train started visiting in 1940 and has been "Santa" ever since.Īnd the second true event which inspired SILVER PACKAGES was my own longing as a child. One is the annual trip through the Appalachian mountains by the "Santa Train." Each year volunteers throw packages from the train to the children living in the hills and hollows who don't have much. "This story was inspired by two true events. Idīeen a fan of her work since Missing May. She's a prolific storyteller who writes from the heart. To agree to collaborate with the author, Cynthia Rylant. I can honestly admit, I didn't have to read the manuscript Her acclaimed collection Children of Christmas. Cynthia Rylant's story aboutĮxpectation and transforming power of kindness first appeared in And it is this enduring hope that will guide Hopes that one particular gift-one very special gift-will be tossed Tracks for the Christmas Train, which will bring presents to theĬhildren who live in coal towns and hollows. Appalachia each Christmas, a boy named Frankie waits beside the
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