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The Unforgettable Boxcar: The Untold True Story of International Goodwill, Hawaiian Tradition, and a Heroic Little Boxcar: The Untold True Story of ... Tradition, and a Heroic Little Boxcar - Softcover

Lorimer, Janet; Lorimer, Kerry

 
9798999071101: The Unforgettable Boxcar: The Untold True Story of International Goodwill, Hawaiian Tradition, and a Heroic Little Boxcar: The Untold True Story of ... Tradition, and a Heroic Little Boxcar

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SILVER WINNER OF THE 2026 NAUTILUS BOOK AWARDS: Middle Grade Nonfiction

"Moving historical tribute to the power of kindness in dark times." BookLife Review
"Overall, this book is a strong pick for classrooms, school libraries, and families who enjoy narrative nonfiction with heart." Reedsy Discovery


The nearly forgotten true story of the1947 Friendship Train, the 1949 Gratitude Train, and the ancient Hawaiian tradition that brought two nations together.

The Unforgettable Boxcar follows J-58220 on its journey from an average freight car in 19th-century France to its current home in Hawaii. Along the way it becomes a profound symbol for American veterans, a vehicle for war-torn France to shine, and a gift from a grateful nation for the stunning display of Hawaiian island pride and American support, celebrating the human spirit that endures even in our darkest moments.

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Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

Janet has been writing professionally for over 40 years. Her first sale was a story made to Highlights for Children magazine in 1981. She subsequently published a picture book, The Biggest Bubble in the World with Franklin Watts in 1982, and three children's novels, The Mystery of the Missing Treasure (1987), The Mystery of the Haunted Trail (1989), and the Trouble with Buster (1990), with Scholastic, Inc. She also published over 60 high interest/low reading level books used in literacy and ESL classes. Thirty years ago, she was appointed the editor for the Hawaiian Railway Society's newsletter, Akahele I Ke Ka`aahi, and she's been producing it ever since. It continues to be one of her favorite things to do. You can find her at https://www.theunforgettableboxcar.com

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