Forge

by Laurie Halse Anderson

Series: Seeds of America (2)

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Separated from his friend Isabel after their daring escape from slavery, fifteen-year-old Curzon serves as a free man in the Continental Army at Valley Forge until he and Isabel are thrown together again, as slaves once more.

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girlfromshangrila: This is an ongoing series. Chains is the first part, and Forge the second. Chains tells the story from Isabel's perspective. Forge picks up where Chains left, and is told from Curzon's perspective.
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Second book in series. Describes famous scenes/battles in war.

VillageProject | Sep 14, 2023 |

Very enjoyable second book in the series. I really liked the quotes to start out each chapter. Any history/Civil War buffs would enjoy these stories. (

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BarbF410 | May 22, 2022 |

I do like historical fiction, but I don't like excessive descriptions of suffering, hunger, and grime. (Also why I don't watch Game of Thrones, nor will I see Snow White and the Huntsman.) That said, it is incredibly interesting to read about the role of slaves during the Revolutionary War, and the irony of fighting for freedom, knowing they were not really ever going to be free. Looking forward to the next book in this series. (

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ms_rowse | Jan 1, 2022 |

Phenomenal reading. Excellent research. Gritty story of survival and friendship. (

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RobertaLea | Sep 5, 2021 |

I thoroughly enjoyed reading the first book and as I was reading the second book I loved it as well. The way the author has the story told from the point of view of a slave during the American revolution is a fantastic way to engage children and teach them about an important part of our history. (

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Forge

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2010-01-05

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Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, USA

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American Revolution (1775 | 1783)

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"Can you walk?" someone asked me. I blinked against the bright light and squinted.

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Separated from his friend Isabel after their daring escape from slavery, fifteen-year-old Curzon serves as a free man in the Continental Army at Valley Forge until he and Isabel are thrown together again, as slaves once more.

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Sequel in the trilogy by Laurie Halse Anderson. There have only been two of the three books published; "Chains" and "Forge". I have not yet read "Forge" but I am putting it on my "To-read" list. I can't find it in any libraries because it was published 11 days ago.

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