Forge

Forge by Laurie Halse Anderson

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


In the second book of the Seeds of America trilogy, the story is told from the point of view of Curzon. The story picks up with Curzon on his own after leaving Isabel to travel to Charleston by herself to rescue her sister. Curzon finds himself in the middle of the fighting and is recruited into the rebel Colonial army. His troop is to report to Valley Forge and is instructed to build their own hut. Food and supplies are scarce. Curzon becomes friends with several of the men but they are unaware of his entire history. Fate would have it that his former owner, Bellingham, would come to visit the Forge. Curzon finds Isabel has been captured and sold to Bellingham. Bellingham requires Curzon to return to the officer's manor. The two must once again find a way to escape their bondage.

Just as the author did in the first book, Chains, each chapter begins with a quote from a historical document. The obvious research that was done is incredible. Even though I thought I knew everything about the Revolutionary War, Laurie Halse Anderson teaches me something new. I think this book would be a perfect read-aloud in a middle school American History class.

I really liked this book and look forward to reading the third and final book, Ashes.



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