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Liked It “Chains was written from the perspective of Isabel, and Forge is written in the perspective of Curzon, a male slave. The story is so interesting, especially with the presence of the war. Since I live close to Valley Forge, it has reignited a curiosity.” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“Chains was written from the perspective of Isabel, and Forge is written in the perspective of Curzon, a male slave. The story is so interesting, especially with the presence of the war. Since I live close to Valley Forge, it has reignited a curiosity.”
Dottie J wrote this review 2 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“This book is awesome!!! I cant wait to read Ashes! The next book!!!!”
Kavya wrote this review 3 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Laurie Halse Anderson packs a lot of historical information into this engaging story of Curzon, an escaped slave who joins the Continental Army and spends the fateful winter at Valley Forge, PA. This is the sequel to Chains, and Ashes finishes the trilogy. ”
Ms. P ACS6 wrote this review Friday, April 19, 2013. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Really good and really sad. ”
The Book Addict wrote this review Monday, April 15, 2013. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Can't wait to read the next one!”
Amester wrote this review Wednesday, March 20, 2013. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“This book was a historical fiction chapter book about the battle of Valley Forge. This book was also very much about civil rights. The protagonist is Curzon Smith, a runaway slave who enlists in the Continental Army. The book tells of the frightening conditions of Valley Forge. It also brings to light the fact that our country was thick with racism early on. The unfair treatment of slaves is also highlighted in this book. After serving in the army for many months, Curzon is "reclaimed" by his old master who works for the Continental Congress. He works out many plans to escape but they all fail before they begin. He is also accompanied by a girl he is in love with. A fellow slave named Isabelle. Together they work out how to run away and after everything going awry they eventually make it out. This story is continued in the sequel Ashes. I enjoyed reading this book. I had always heard about the horrifying conditions for soldiers at Valley Forge but this gave me new understanding. This also reminded me that despite the great things our country did during its founding, we also did many shameful things, like continue to have slavery. This would be a great book to read in the classroom to raise awareness about the Revolutionary War and about Slavery/Civil Rights.”
Lilly Muhlenbruch wrote this review Wednesday, March 13, 2013. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“This book was a solid book. It took awhile to get into the plot but still was solid”
Jeremy wrote this review Wednesday, January 30, 2013. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No0 of 1 members found this review helpful“Great continuation of the story begun in Chains. Can't wait for the next one.”
Ann L wrote this review Friday, December 21, 2012. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
0 of 1 members found this review helpful“really good”
Caroline B wrote this review Friday, November 2, 2012. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No0 of 1 members found this review helpful“Sequel to Chains with a little twist while Curzon is telling the story and gets caught in Revolutionary War battles. He alsontrys to escape with country by his side.”
Emily Sutherland wrote this review Tuesday, January 8, 2013. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
