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Chains


volume 1, Chains

No. of pages 320

Published: 2010

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Great for age 8-18 years

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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. Soon Isabel is struggling too. Struggling to keep herself and her sister safe in a world in which they have no control. 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.

 

This book was recognised by the Carnegie Award. The CILIP Carnegie Medal is awarded by childrens librarians for an outstanding book written in English for children and young people.

This is volume 1 in Chains .

There are 320 pages in this book. This book was published 2010 by Bloomsbury Publishing PLC .

Laurie Halse Anderson is a New York Times -bestselling author, known for tackling tough subjects with humor and sensitivity. Her work has earned numerous awards and accolades.

This book has been nominated for the following awards:

Cybils Award
This book was recognised in the Fiction - Middle Grade category by the Cybils Award. The Cybils Awards is a group of readers passionate about seeking out and recognizing books that represent diversity, inclusion, and appropriate representation for children and teens. To accomplish that goal, the Cybils Awards works to recognize books written for children and young adults that combine both the highest literary merit and popular appeal.

Capitol Choices Noteworthy Books For Children and Teens
This book was recognised in the Ages 10-14 Years category by the Capitol Choices Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens.

Scott O Dell Award For Historical Fiction
This book was recognised by the Scott O Dell Award for Historical Fiction.

Young Reader's Choice Award
This book was recognised in the Grades 7-9 category by the Young Reader's Choice Award.

Carnegie Medal
This book was recognised by the Carnegie Award. The CILIP Carnegie Medal is awarded by childrens librarians for an outstanding book written in English for children and young people.

National Book Award
This book was recognised by the National Book Award.

Rebecca Caudill Young Readers Book Award
This book was recognised by the Rebecca Caudill Young Readers Book Award.

Tayshas Reading
This book was recognised by the Tayshas Reading.

West Virginia Children's Book Award
This book was recognised by the West Virginia Children's Book Award.

Parents' Choice Award
This book was recognised in the Historical Fiction category by the Parents' Choice Award.

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