Chains
By Laurie Halse Anderson
- Release Date: 2011-08-02
- Genre: Historical Fiction for Young Adults
Description
From acclaimed author Laurie Halse Anderson comes this compelling first novel in the historical middle grade The Seeds of America trilogy that shows the lengths we can go to cast off our chains, both physical and spiritual.
As the Revolutionary War begins, thirteen-year-old Isabel wages her own fight...for freedom. Promised freedom upon the death of their owner, she and her sister, Ruth, in a cruel twist of fate become the property of a malicious New York City couple, the Locktons, who have no sympathy for the American Revolution and even less for Ruth and Isabel.
When Isabel meets Curzon, a slave with ties to the Patriots, he encourages her to spy on her owners, who know details of British plans for invasion. She is reluctant at first, but when the unthinkable happens to Ruth, Isabel realizes her loyalty is available to the bidder who can provide her with freedom.
Reviews
One of the saddest books I ever read! I almost cried
5By hs dikdodksIt’s a good book100%
5By unicorn magestyI highly recommend this book, we had to read it in middle school and the rest of my class thought it was okay but not me. I loved this book so much after we finished reading it sadly they had to send the book back to it s previous owners. But I still decided to head to the library and check it out cause I LOVED that book so much! Great job Laurie this book was so extraordinary!!!!Highly recommend
5By Girls are Gamers TooRead this book in middle school when it first came out. This is one of the only books that stuck with me all these years and had an itch to read it again. Highly recommendThis book is amazing!
5By Tiktoktwin$$$😻The characters are amazing and sometimes I feel like l’m in the main character perspective and I imagine that I am literally in 1776 in New York CityAmazsome
5By Gilbert195Truly inspiring. This is an amazing/awesome book! I really liked Fever1793 and am so excited to read Forge. I would certainly recommend this book!Loved it!
5By cow202I am a very strong Historical Fiction reader. So when I read this I was enjoying it to the fullest!!!Amazing
5By Tristen59804I read this book in school and it had my attention all the way through. It’s amazingAMAZING
5By CALIFORNIA22333Ok, this book got me glued to it. I had to tear my eyes off of the pages when I needed to get something done. There were times when i rooted for Isabelle, wanted to slap Mrs. Lockton, and do it all at once! Loved this book, would recommend it to anyone to likes black history and the revolution. Laurie Halse Anderson has once again captured my heart in this beloved novel. (I also recommend reading the series. Those were just stunning.)Amazing Book!!
5By Ice Cream!🙄I am not done reading this book but based on what I have read so far I absolutely love this book! Keep writing books Laurie Anderson!!😊good
5By questioablbook