Chains
Chains

Chains

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12 - 16
Reading age
316
Page count
239
Words per page
780L
Lexile measure
Jan 5, 2010
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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.

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      Laurie Halse Anderson

      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.

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9781416905868
    Publication Date
    January 5, 2010
    Publisher
    Atheneum Books for Young Readers
    Original Publication Date
    October 21, 2008
    Text Details
    The text for this book was set in Regula.
    Page Count
    316
    Words Per Page
    239
    Audience
    Young Adult
    Reading Age
    12 - 16 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    2007052139
    WorldCat Number (OCLC)
    192049543
    Lexile® Level
    780L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~S
    ATOS® Book Level
    5.2
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    11
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    125530
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    MG

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