| The Seeds of America Trilogy (Boxed Set): Chains; Forge; Ashes Contributor(s): Anderson, Laurie Halse (Author) |
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ISBN: 1534410287 ISBN-13: 9781534410282 Publisher: Atheneum Books OUR PRICE: $24.29 Product Type: Boxed Set Published: October 2017 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Historical - United States - Colonial & Revolutionary Periods - Juvenile Fiction | People & Places - United States - African-american - Juvenile Fiction | Family - Siblings |
| Dewey: FIC |
| Series: Seeds of America Trilogy |
| Physical Information: 2.6" H x 5.2" W x 7.7" (1.36 lbs) 976 pages |
| Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - African American - Chronological Period - 18th Century - Topical - Family |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: What would you risk to be free? It's 1776 and Isabel, Curzon, and Ruth have only ever known life as slaves. But now the young country of America is in turmoil--there are whisperings, then cries, of freedom from England spreading like fire, and with it is a whole new type of danger. For freedom being fought for one isn't necessarily freedom being fought for all...especially if you are a slave. But if an entire nation can seek its freedom, why can't they? As war breaks out, sides must be chosen, death is at every turn, and one question forever rings in their ears: Would you risk everything to be free? As battles rage up and down the Eastern seaboard, Isabel, Curzon, and Ruth flee, separate, fight, face unparalleled heartbreak and, just like war, they must depend on their allies--and each other--if they are to survive. Which leads to a second, harrowing question: Amidst so much pain and destruction, can they even recognize who their allies are? |
Contributor Bio(s): Anderson, Laurie Halse: - Laurie Halse Anderson is a New York Times bestselling author known for tackling tough subjects with humor and sensitivity. Her work has earned numerous ALA and state awards. Two of her books, Chains and Speak, were National Book Award finalists. Chains also received the 2009 Scott O'Dell Award for Historical Fiction, and Laurie was chosen for the 2009 Margaret A. Edwards Award. Mother of four and wife of one, Laurie lives in Pennsylvania, where she likes to watch the snow fall as she writes. You can follow her adventures on Twitter @HalseAnderson, or visit her at MadWomanintheForest.com. |