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Forge Paperback - 2012
by Laurie Halse Anderson
In this compelling sequel to "Chains, " National Book Award Finalist Anderson shifts perspective from Isabel to Curzon and brings to life the tale of what it takes for runaway slaves to forge their own paths in a world of obstacles--and in the midst of the American Revolution.
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For many readers, Forge âÈêwill be one of the best novels they have ever readâÈë (starred review from Kirkus Reviews)!
Blistering winds. Bitter cold. And the hope of a new future. In this compelling sequel to Chains, a National Book Award Finalist and winner of the Scott OâÈçDell Award for Historical Fiction, acclaimed author Laurie Halse Anderson shifts perspective from Isabel to Curzon and brings to the page the tale of what it takes for runaway slaves to forge their own paths in a world of obstaclesâÈ'and in the midst of the American Revolution.
The Patriot Army was shaped and strengthened by the desperate circumstances of the Valley Forge winter. This is where Curzon the boy becomes Curzon the young man. In addition to the hardships of soldiering, he lives with the fear of discovery, for he is an escaped slave passing for free. And then there is Isabel, who is also at Valley ForgeâÈ'against her will. She and Curzon have to sort out the tangled threads of their friendship while figuring out what stands between the two of them and true freedom.
Blistering winds. Bitter cold. And the hope of a new future. In this compelling sequel to Chains, a National Book Award Finalist and winner of the Scott OâÈçDell Award for Historical Fiction, acclaimed author Laurie Halse Anderson shifts perspective from Isabel to Curzon and brings to the page the tale of what it takes for runaway slaves to forge their own paths in a world of obstaclesâÈ'and in the midst of the American Revolution.
The Patriot Army was shaped and strengthened by the desperate circumstances of the Valley Forge winter. This is where Curzon the boy becomes Curzon the young man. In addition to the hardships of soldiering, he lives with the fear of discovery, for he is an escaped slave passing for free. And then there is Isabel, who is also at Valley ForgeâÈ'against her will. She and Curzon have to sort out the tangled threads of their friendship while figuring out what stands between the two of them and true freedom.
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- Title Forge
- Author Laurie Halse Anderson
- Binding Paperback
- Edition Reprint
- Pages 320
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Atheneum Books for Young Readers
- Date 2012-04-24
- Features Maps, Price on Product - Canadian
- ISBN 9781416961451 / 1416961453
- Weight 0.52 lbs (0.24 kg)
- Dimensions 8.3 x 5.5 x 1.1 in (21.08 x 13.97 x 2.79 cm)
- Ages 10 to 14 years
- Grade levels 5 - 9
- Reading level 820
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- Chronological Period: 18th Century
- Ethnic Orientation: African American
- Geographic Orientation: Pennsylvania
- Library of Congress subjects African Americans, Slavery
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 2010015971
- Dewey Decimal Code FIC
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