Most students will say the genre of historical fiction is not their favorite. But often, after reading a great book of this genre, they seek out other good works of historical fiction. An “oldie but goodie,” (published 13 years ago) this book will cause that reaction with most students. Chains is the first book of The Seeds of America trilogy. Set at the beginning of the Revolutionary War, 13-year-old Isabel and her younger sister, Ruth, are slaves of Miss Mary Finch. While promised freedom when their owner dies, Mary’s nephew, Robert Finch, has other ideas and sells the sisters to a Loyalist family who moves the girls to New York City from all they know in Rhode Island. Isabel decides that if the country can fight for freedom, so can she. After taking the advice of a servant boy, Isabel spies on the family she serves and other Loyalist families, passing information along to the rebels. When Ruth is separated from her, Isabel has even more reason to turn against her owners and plot for her freedom. (Book 2 – Ashes, Book 3 – Forge)
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