Mildred's Adventures: Book One: The Boxcar to Nowhere

When Mildred overhears that her little brother Raymond may be sent away from the county orphanage, she knows one thing for certain: she will not let anyone separate them.

With only a small bundle, a few biscuits, Raymond’s treasured creek stones, and Mama’s chipped blue button, Mildred leads her brother into the rainy Kentucky night. Before sunrise, the two children are running from the orphanage, hiding near the railroad tracks, and searching for a way to stay together.

But their journey quickly becomes bigger than escape. An old boxcar, a frightened boy named Tommy, a mysterious man with a red scarf, and a strange blue button that seems to help when help is needed all pull Mildred and Raymond into an adventure they never expected.

Set against the hills, rail yards, country stores, and muddy roads of old Kentucky, Mildred’s Adventures, Book One: The Boxcar to Nowhere is a warm, suspenseful children’s story about courage, family, kindness, and the promise to never give up on the people you love.

Perfect for young readers who enjoy historical adventure, mystery, brave children, and a gentle touch of magic.