Shortlisted for the CLIP Carnegie Medal 2010.
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. Above all, it is a powerful novel as well as an incredible adventure about one girl's struggle for freedom in a society in which she is considered someone else's property. Chains is the first in a series of three to feature this defiant heroine, Isabel.
Here at Lovereading4kids, we were so bowled over by this tremendous novel that we thought we would select a small number of titles that we feel will provide a terrific insight into a time and a place when slavery existed and in some places still does. So from Roman to contemporary times you're sure to find something that fascinates. Just click here to view our selection.
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.
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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.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Chains and determined it is suitable for children aged 11-14 years old
Chains features in the following genres: Featured Books for 13+ readers, Recommendations, Recommended Children's eBooks, Featured Books for 11+ readers
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Chains was written by Laurie Halse Anderson and published by Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Chains has 300 pages