Seeds of America

Laurie Halse Anderson

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.