Readers of Sarah Fjellanger’s Last Chance Stop historical fiction novel will be immediately drawn into the world of young Kristi Ann Monger and her family, who in the face of famine and crop failures emigrate from Norway to the U.S. in the 19th century.  But the result of poverty and devasting illness in New York eventually land Kristi on the “orphan train,” which carries her and other orphans westward, making stops in hopes of being selected by families as indentured servants with hopes of being adopted.  With painterly precision and historical accuracy, Fjellanger shines light on a little-known aspect of our immigrant history, spinning a tale of immense pain balanced by the kindness and generosity of the strangers Kristi  meets in her journey.  As for Kristi, herself, the courage and grace she displays in the face of profound loss will stay with readers forever.  (Alison McGhee, New York Times bestselling author of books for all ages)