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Young slave's harrowing quest for freedom unfolds.

"Chains" takes you on a poignant journey through a rarely explored facet of American history, seen through the eyes of a courageous young girl. The blend of raw emotion, historical intrigue, and a fierce longing for liberty makes this book a riveting read that not only educates but also touches the heart. If you appreciate historical fiction that feels relevant and immerses you in the protagonist's struggles, this could be your next favorite read.

  • Scott O'Dell Award (2009)
  • South Carolina Book Award Nominee for Junior Book Award (2011)
  • Rhode Island Teen Book Award Nominee (2011)
  • Truman Readers Award Nominee (2011)
  • CYBILS Award for Middle Grade Fiction (2009)
  • National Book Award Finalist for Young People's Literature (2008)
  • Carnegie Medal Nominee (2010)
  • Rebecca Caudill Young Readers' Book Award Nominee (2011)
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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Chains

by Laurie Halse Anderson   |  Ages 11+
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ISBN: 9781416905868
Date of Publication: 2010-01-05
Format: Paperback
Related Topics: Historical Fiction
Goodreads rating: 4.1
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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.
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Young slave's harrowing quest for freedom unfolds.

"Chains" takes you on a poignant journey through a rarely explored facet of American history, seen through the eyes of a courageous young girl. The blend of raw emotion, historical intrigue, and a fierce longing for liberty makes this book a riveting read that not only educates but also touches the heart. If you appreciate historical fiction that feels relevant and immerses you in the protagonist's struggles, this could be your next favorite read.

  • Scott O'Dell Award (2009)
  • South Carolina Book Award Nominee for Junior Book Award (2011)
  • Rhode Island Teen Book Award Nominee (2011)
  • Truman Readers Award Nominee (2011)
  • CYBILS Award for Middle Grade Fiction (2009)
  • National Book Award Finalist for Young People's Literature (2008)
  • Carnegie Medal Nominee (2010)
  • Rebecca Caudill Young Readers' Book Award Nominee (2011)
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.