Chains by Laurie Halse Anderson

Chains by Laurie Halse Anderson

Isabel and her sister, Ruth, are slaves. Sold from one owner to the next, they arrive in New York as the Americans are fighting for their independence, and the English are struggling to maintain control. Soon Isabel is struggling too. Struggling to keep herself and her sister safe in a world in which they have no control. With a rare and compelling voice, this haunting novel tells not only the story of a remarkable girl and her incredible strength, but also of a time and place in which slavery was the order of the day and lives were valued like weights of meat or bundles of vegetables.

'Chains is one of the most moving and striking books I have read in a long time; finally some thoughtful stirring historical fiction for young adults.. Anyone reading this brilliant book will be left beguiled' Waterstones Books Quarterly 'Isabel's captivating voice as she struggles to escape her owners in New York is painfully convincing ... you love her tenderness and courage as she experiences poverty, cruelty, powerlessness and kindness' The Times 'Featuring superbly drawn characters, this extraordinarily powerful novel deftly weaves fact and fiction to create an experience that makes the reader feel they are living the story' The Bookseller 'This is outstanding - it's my novel of the season and I can't wait for the sequel' The Bookseller

Laurie Halse Anderson lives in the USA and is the multi-award-winning author of many bestselling novels, including Speak and Fever 1793. Chains is the first in a series of three books to feature the defiant heroine, Isabel.

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ISBN 13	9780747598077
ISBN 10	074759807X
Title	Chains
Author	Laurie Halse Anderson
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Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Year published	2009-01-19
Number of pages	320
Prizes	Short-listed for Carnegie Medal 2010
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