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This is an excellent middle grade historical fiction/historical thriller set during the Revolutionary War. We loved Isabel's point of view in Chains (#1). We loved Curzon's point of view in Forge (#2). Now we patiently await Ashes (#3). In the meantime, we might give a few more of Laurie Halse Anderson books a try. It is a pleasure reading her words. She's fantastic writer. Who knew children's historical fiction could be so interesting and suspenseful?
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The epitome of quality young adult literature. Halse Anderson does an amazing job of creating a compelling YA story based on actual events and historical realities, and weaves humor and romance into it as well.
I enjoyed this book and had been wanting to read it for a while. I read the first book, Chains, a few months ago and was looking forward to launching into Forge to see what Isabel and Curzon were up to. It didn't disappoint. It gave me a picture of what life was like for soldiers in the Revolutionary War (not good). The story kept me interested and left me wanting to read the next book , Ashes, which comes out soon.
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