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Chains : : Seeds of America

Anderson, Laurie Halse. Book - 2008 Teen Fiction / Anderson, Laurie 1 On Shelf No requests on this item Community Rating: 4.5 out of 5

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After being sold to a cruel couple in New York City, a slave named Isabel spies for the rebels during the Revolutionary War.

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Chains submitted by chloeandrews on June 19, 2011, 12:00pm Not only is it a great story and book but, from it you also learn a lot about history and the past. A book that you feel like you are there with the charactors.

Interesting submitted by Sara W on July 1, 2011, 3:05pm This story was interesting and educational, but I felt it dragged in places. It reminded me of Johnny Tremain, but with racial issues instead of apprenticeship issues. I was intrigued in the story, but found the telling a little trying.

Chains submitted by sauerr on August 7, 2011, 12:10pm The book was mildly interesting from a historical aspect. Otherwise, I found some flaws in the story, and a dragged out, boring plot line.

So so submitted by glennauerbach on June 16, 2012, 4:33pm Not great, not horrible.

A New Perspective submitted by chuntoon on June 23, 2012, 11:05pm The subject of slavery is not often discussed in conjunction with the Revolutionary War, but Chains dives in and looks at the hypocrisy of a nation fighting for freedom while relying on the enslavement of some individuals. The story follows Isabel, a young black girl who is desperately seeking her freedom. Anderson includes relevant historical details, strong writing, and a new perspective on an old topic. Once you start reading, the story flows and is incredibly engaging.

Great! submitted by alumeng.ajl on July 4, 2012, 7:31am I love how this gave a new perspective on the Revolutionary War. Isabel will do anything to get to Freedom, whether it's helping the Patriot prisoners or helping the British Army. Can't wait to read the next book!

Nice submitted by zidrissu on August 20, 2013, 3:18pm I like history and I like Laurie the author so it came as no surprise that I found this book very intriguing. If you like this author and you like to hear an interesting spin on history try this book out.

Pretty Good submitted by sophas on June 23, 2014, 7:31pm Chains is and excellent book that gives a good perspective of the beginning of the Revolutionary War. It also shows the hardship of slavery not during the Civil War. It may drag on somewhat, but Ifelt it was necessary for the book and still held my excitement. I recommend that young elementary students do not read it.

Outstandingly written. Highly recommended. submitted by Susan4Pax -prev. sueij- on August 27, 2016, 4:25pm This is an excellent book geared for middle readers (I've seen it recommended for ages 10-14, grades 5-9, and grades 7-10), but quite frankly not inappropriate for an older crowd as well. It is framed around slavery during the Revolutionary War (yep, all the way back then... slavery goes back much farther than the Civil War, of course). Much of the story is actually about the conflict between those loyal to the British government and those fighting for independence... including slaves choosing sides hoping for freedom. But threaded throughout is the individual story of Isobel, a 13 year old girl who knows that she is her own person and should not be owned by another human being. Her memories, experiences, struggles, and choices are real and heart-wrenching.

This is one of those books that both teaches us history and increases empathy as we understand more of others' worlds. Outstandingly written. Highly recommended.

Chains submitted by c_zhang on June 27, 2019, 11:56pm Easy to read, and beautifully written.

Chains submitted by Samiran Muli on July 19, 2019, 1:00pm I have read this book and I really liked it. It is a great piece of historical fiction.

Good submitted by sydcha on August 4, 2019, 8:46pm Amazingly written, this book is a stunning perspective on an age. I would definitely recommend reading it.

hh submitted by MagicallyMay on August 6, 2019, 3:03pm gg

Great Book! submitted by paninii_123 on June 24, 2020, 5:01pm My class read this book as our read aloud and it was amazing!!! The book is well written and organized. The book has been written from the perspective of a slave which is very interesting. The struggles for this 13 year old girl, Isabel, are very realistic but often sad. This is one of my favorite historical fiction books of all time and I recommend this book for ages 10 and up. Though it is written mainly for children, adults will also enjoy this novel.

Really good book! submitted by ak2864411 on June 11, 2021, 10:29am I think it is a really good book. It has a really good plot. I recommend it for people 9+. I also recommend the other books in the series, Forge and Ashes.

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PUBLISHED
New York : Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, c2008.
Year Published: 2008
Description: 316 p. ; 22 cm.
Language: English
Format: Book

READING LEVEL
Lexile: 780

ISBN/STANDARD NUMBER
9781416905851
1416905863

SUBJECTS
Slavery -- Fiction.
African Americans -- Fiction.
Spies -- Fiction.
New York (N.Y.) -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Fiction.
United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Fiction.