Chains

By: Laurie Halse Anderson

Narrated by: Bahni Turpin

If an entire nation could seek its freedom, why not a girl?

As the Revolutionary War begins, thirteen-year-old Isabel wages her own fight...for freedom. Promised freedom upon the death of their owner, she and her sister, Ruth, in a cruel twist of fate become the property of a malicious New York City couple, the Locktons, who have no sympathy for the American Revolution and even less for Ruth and Isabel. When Isabel meets Curzon, a slave with ties to the Patriots, he encourages her to spy on her owners, who know details of British plans for invasion. She is reluctant at first, but when the unthinkable happens to Ruth, Isabel realizes her loyalty is available to the bidder who can provide her with freedom.

From acclaimed author Laurie Halse Anderson comes this compelling, impeccably researched novel that shows the lengths we can go to cast off our chains, both physical and spiritual.

National Book Award Finalist
Scott O'Dell Award for Historical Fiction

very realistic and interesting

Thoroughly researched, this gives readers of any age a realistic vision of the war and colonial life, it's unique because it is set in British occupied New York and told from the viewpoint of a young slave. the whole trilogy is good. you'll want to follow it to the end.

The plot I guess

I read this book for school and it was very interesting. It tells the story of a young girl named Isabelle and her life while she was inslaved. — I recommend

First full listening😀

The listening experience was amazing more like watching or listening to a play than a book. I extremely enjoyed it and encouraged my kids to do the same.

End was away

Was a great book. Until the end. Would have liked to see closure. What happened?? Did they make it to safety??

Best book ever

5 out of five. Personally I am not a big fan about history but I am a huge fan of this book. It’s amazing and it’s so well written.