
Chains
Written by Laurie Halse Anderson
A story about 13-year-old Isabel, an African-American slave during the Revolutionary War. Against this backdrop, she fights for freedom for herself and her younger sister. The book is historical fiction, but it draws on real-life events, including the failed plot to assassinate George Washington and the hanging of one conspirator. This is the first book in the Seeds of America trilogy.
Age Range | 10 - 14 years |
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Copyright Year | 2008 |
Page Count | 316 |
Publisher | Atheneum Books for Young Readers |
Grade Level | 5th - 9th |
ISBN | 9781416905868 |
Lexile | 780 |
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