Champion of the Cornfield An Orphan Train Story

"What do you plan to do with your life, Rizzo?" Mr. Angelini asked. "I want to be heavyweight champion of the world!" I answered. Mr. Angelini continued. "People in Illinois are willing to take in fellows like you. You will live with them. They will feed and clothe you. They will teach you a trade." "Why?" I asked. "Because you need help and they need help," Mr. Angelini explained. "These are decent folks -- farmers. If you accept my offer, you can become a farmer." A farmer! I laughed inside. The champion of the world would not work on a farm. Book jacket.Muldoon, Kathleen is the author of 'Champion of the Cornfield An Orphan Train Story', published 2003 under ISBN 9780756912666 and ISBN 0756912660.