Forge, Laurie Halse Anderson
Forge, Laurie Halse Anderson
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Forge

Author: Laurie Halse Anderson

Narrator: James Fouhey

Unabridged: 7 hr 44 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 12/08/2020

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included

Synopsis

For many readers, Forge "will be one of the best novels they have ever read" (starred review from Kirkus Reviews)!

Blistering winds. Bitter cold. And the hope of a new future. In this compelling sequel to Chains, a National Book Award Finalist and winner of the Scott O'Dell Award for Historical Fiction, acclaimed author Laurie Halse Anderson shifts perspective from Isabel to Curzon and brings to the page the tale of what it takes for runaway slaves to forge their own paths in a world of obstacles--and in the midst of the American Revolution.

The Patriot Army was shaped and strengthened by the desperate circumstances of the Valley Forge winter. This is where Curzon the boy becomes Curzon the young man. In addition to the hardships of soldiering, he lives with the fear of discovery, for he is an escaped slave passing for free. And then there is Isabel, who is also at Valley Forge--against her will. She and Curzon have to sort out the tangled threads of their friendship while figuring out what stands between the two of them and true freedom.

About The Author

Laurie Halse Anderson is a New York Times bestselling author whose writing spans young readers, teens, and new adults. Combined, her books have sold more than 8 million copies. She has been twice nominated for the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award. Two of her books, Speak and Chains, were National Book Award finalists, and Chains was short-listed for the prestigious Carnegie medal. Laurie was selected by the American Library Association for the 2009 Margaret A. Edwards Award and has been honored for her battles for intellectual freedom by the National Coalition Against Censorship and the National Council of Teachers of English.In addition to combating censorship, Laurie regularly speaks about the need for diversity in publishing. She lives in Philadelphia, where she enjoys cheese steaks while she writes. Find out more about Laurie by following her on Twitter at @halseanderson, Instagram at halseanderson, Facebook at writerlady, and Pinterest at halseanderson.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Thomas on March 25, 2011

Forge was a compelling book about the Revolutionary War, specifically the events that took place at Valley Forge. The main character, Curzon, is an escaped adolescent slave who enlists in order to keep himself safe and serve a purpose. I liked this book, but not as much as its predecessor, Chains. Ge......more

Goodreads review by Stephanie on May 23, 2018

After escaping with Isabel, both her and Curzon are on the run. As both are still property of their white owners, they must move fast and stay out of sight. However, tensions between Isabel and Curzon cause that this pair go their separate ways. Unaware of Isabel's whereabouts, Curzon moves on event......more

Goodreads review by Molly on November 12, 2010

Every bit as powerful, heart-poundingly suspenseful, fascinating, and honest as CHAINS. I am in love with this series. Curzon's voice is so solidly written, and every time you think you can put the book down, something unthinkable happens and you have to keep reading. Not that this is a bad thing, i......more

Goodreads review by Linda on January 23, 2018

This is the second book in a trilogy. I enjoyed Chains more than this, probably because it is Curzon's story, not Isabel's, and so I will likely be reading the 3rd book in order to get the rest of the story. The author does a great job of making history come alive.......more

Goodreads review by Kassidy on November 25, 2018

Honestly I thought it was great having my favorite character from the first book as the main character in this one.......more

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