Description

In the crucible of the American Revolution, a young enslaved girl named Isabel embarks on a perilous quest for freedom. When she and her sister are sold into brutal servitude in New York City, Isabel finds herself caught between the Loyalists and the burgeoning Patriot cause. Driven by the hope of securing her sister's release and her own liberty, she agrees to become a spy, navigating a treacherous landscape of political intrigue and personal danger. This meticulously researched novel explores the profound struggle for self-determination and the enduring human spirit in the face of unimaginable oppression.

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Atheneum Books for Young Readers

Published Oct 21, 2008

320 pages

ISBN: 9781416905851

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First Published

2008

Language

eng

Content Warnings

Content and trigger warnings for Chains by Laurie Halse Anderson.

Abuse
Racism/Discrimination
Death/Grief