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Chains Laurie Halse Anderson

Chains By Laurie Halse Anderson

Chains by Laurie Halse Anderson


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Summary

Set in 1776, against the backdrop of the American struggle for independence, this powerful novel is also an incredible adventure about one girl's struggle for freedom in a society in which she is considered someone else's property.

Chains Summary

Chains by Laurie Halse Anderson

Isabel and her sister, Ruth, are slaves. Sold from one owner to the next, they arrive in New York as the Americans are fighting for their independence, and the English are struggling to maintain control. Soon Isabel is struggling too. Struggling to keep herself and her sister safe in a world in which they have no control. With a rare and compelling voice, this haunting novel tells not only the story of a remarkable girl and her incredible strength, but also of a time and place in which slavery was the order of the day and lives were valued like weights of meat or bundles of vegetables.

Chains Reviews

'Chains is one of the most moving and striking books I have read in a long time; finally some thoughtful stirring historical fiction for young adults ... Anyone reading this brilliant book will be left beguiled' Waterstones Books Quarterly 'Isabel's captivating voice as she struggles to escape her owners in New York is painfully convincing ... you love her tenderness and courage as she experiences poverty, cruelty, powerlessness and kindness' The Times

About Laurie Halse Anderson

Laurie Halse Anderson lives in the USA and is the multi-award-winning author of many bestselling novels, including Speak and Fever 1793. Chains is the first in a series of three books to feature the defiant heroine, Isabel.

Additional information

GOR003820442
9780747598657
0747598657
Chains by Laurie Halse Anderson
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
2008-10-21
320
Short-listed for Carnegie Medal 2010
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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