by Laurie Halse Anderson, Tim Cain
The drama continues and I was sucked right into it. There is so much talk about the war, what side individuals were taking and how much longer they thought the war would last, it really all depended on who you listened to and what you really believed as to what your answer would be. I thought Curzon...
More Curzon's story than Isabel's. Interesting perspective of Valley Forge. Impatiently waiting for
This is the 2nd book in the series after Chains . Very depressing details of wintering over in Valley Forge. Curzon is an escaped slave trying to pass as a free man in his unit. We have to wait a while before Isabel enters the picture again. Can't wait for the next book. Great book for boys wh...
Given that Halse Anderson writes realistic contemporary fiction, it's not surprising that her historical fiction would also be realistic. It's very realistic. There's an extensive afterward with copious sources for further reading, but the research that should get the most credit is the direct exper...
Are you tired of the snow we're having this year? Do you curse the freezing temperatures every time you walk out the door? Imagine having to work (and live) outside all day with minimal clothing and no shoes. I won't even mention the food...This is the continued story of Isabel and Curzon, told f...
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The refresher course in American history was my favorite thing about this book. Valley Forge, winter of 1777-78. Remember learning about that in school? Thousands of men (and quite a few women, too) starved and froze all winter long, and many died. The suffering was largely a result of incompetenc...
This sequel to Chains is a stunning work of historical nonfiction! The terror of battle, the misery of Valley Forge, the brutal idignities of slavery are all brought vividly and comellingly to life in this brilliantly written, totally engrossing novel.
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