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Forge | Laurie Halse Anderson
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In this compelling sequel to Chains, a National Book Award Finalist and winner of the Scott ODell 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 obstaclesand 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 Forgeagainst 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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Can show children what it was like we when people had to fight for their freedom and rights.

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lauren_rese
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A book with forged bonds of friendship to help possible survival. A great book that represents hunger, cold, and threat. Keeping secrets to see if it will help their freedom and become an American. A great book to read about the history of the fight for freedom. Genre: Historical Fiction; Published: 2010

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“I laughed then, walking out of Valley Forge the way I walked into it- with my friends”

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I think older students will really enjoy reading this book along with “Chains.” They are interesting ways for them to learn about American history.

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Forge is the sequel to Laurie Halse Anderson‘s book “Chains.” Forge is about young soldiers in Valley Forge who are just trying to survive.

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And now-the reveal...
Oh m‘gosh-so awesome!!! I am so stoked. I wanted ALL of these! Absolutely amazing. The Big Steve frame note is going by my bedside! I had picked up and then set down this edition of Fantastic Beasts-that‘s some ESP on your part, Scott! Thank you, thank you. Completely wonderful.

vivastory I'm glad you liked it! You were a lot of fun to shop for. I may have also bought myself a Constant Reader plaque. 😂 Hope you get a break from work soon! 7y
mrsmarch Howl‘s Moving Castle!!! 7y
LeahBergen Wonderful! 😍 7y
MrBook Ooh! 😁👏🏻👏🏻 7y
Avanders 😍😍 7y
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[DELETED] 3803335244 We read the first 2 but not the 3rd book. Book 1 was amazing!!!! 7y
mrp27 @ForeverNerdy I've heard good things! I own the first 2 now I need to add the 3rd to my series. 7y
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Forge is the solid, compelling second book of the Seeds of America series for middle grade readers. It follows the stories of Isabel and Curzon, two young slaves who seek freedom during the American war for independence.

I liked this book, but the shift of main character from the first book was a surprise that took time to get accustomed to. I learned a lot about slavery during this war, as well as the dire conditions for soldiers. Enjoyable.

Libby1 Forgot to say that this illustration is from Google. 7y
Eggs Love Laurie H. A.!! 7y
Libby1 @Eggs - I will definitely read the third part of this trilogy and would read her other books. ⭐️ 7y
readinginthedark Laurie Halse Anderson is amazing! I‘ve never read a disappointing book from her. 7y
Libby1 @readinginthedark - thank you! That‘s good to know. 7y
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“There were some eleven thousand soldiers at camp, making Valley Forge the third biggest city in America...”

I learned much more about the American Revolutionary War in this book, which is mostly set at Valley Forge, the camp of the American forces.

[DELETED] 3803335244 We read this. Admittedly I didn‘t like this book as much as Chains. 7y
Libby1 I agree, @ForeverNerdy , but I still liked it. Have you read Ashes yet? 7y
[DELETED] 3803335244 No we stopped at this one. By we I mean my son & I. He didn‘t want to go on & I was happy with stopping at the time. Have you read Ashes yet? 7y
Libby1 @ForeverNerdy - no, I haven‘t, but I will read on. It took me a little while to get used to Curzon being the focus of this book instead of Isabel. The story of his name... 😍 7y
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Lcsmcat Abigail Adams was a badass. Too bad the men didn‘t listen to her. 7y
Libby1 @Lcsmcat - yes indeedy she was. 7y
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melissajayne
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Really good sequel to Chains. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 2nd book completed 4 #readathon

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2nd book 4 #readathon