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Struggle for freedom amidst America's own fight.

"Chains" will resonate with you deeply if you're passionate about the intersection of personal and national liberation. Laurie Halse Anderson masterfully weaves a narrative that captures the fierce determination of a young girl in the throes of slavery, set against the vivid backdrop of the American Revolution. It's both an intimate tale of resilience and a broader commentary on the era's tumultuous fight for independence—a compelling read that will leave you reflecting on the price of freedom.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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ISBN: 9780747598060
Related Collections: Young Adult, Historical Fiction
Related Topics: Historical Romance, Coming of Age, War, Young Adult Romance, World War II

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Set in 1776, against the backdrop of the American struggle for independence, this powerful novel is also an incredible adventure about one girl’s struggle for freedom in a society in which she is considered someone else’s property.Isabel and her sister, Ruth, are slaves. Sold from one owner to the next, they arrive in New York as the Americans are fighting for their independence, and the English are struggling to maintain control. Soon Isabel is struggling too. Struggling to keep herself and her sister safe in a world in which they have no control.With a rare and compelling voice, this haunting novel tells not only the story of a remarkable girl and her incredible strength, but also of a time and place in which slavery was the order of the day and lives were valued like weights of meat or bundles of vegetables.


Author: Laurie Halse Anderson
Publisher: A&C Black
Publication Date: 2010
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Struggle for freedom amidst America's own fight.

"Chains" will resonate with you deeply if you're passionate about the intersection of personal and national liberation. Laurie Halse Anderson masterfully weaves a narrative that captures the fierce determination of a young girl in the throes of slavery, set against the vivid backdrop of the American Revolution. It's both an intimate tale of resilience and a broader commentary on the era's tumultuous fight for independence—a compelling read that will leave you reflecting on the price of freedom.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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