Our group read the novel CHAINS by Laurie Halse Anderson to kick off our school year. Having read and enjoyed FEVER 1793 by the same author last school year, we knew we wanted to give this book a try, and it was worth it! The topics are heavy and there is violence and abuse, but reading it along with them and holding discussions allows for an open dialogue and any questions your readers may have.
Below is a look into the discussion document I created on Google Drive.
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"As the Revolutionary War begins, thirteen-year-old Isabel wages her own fight...for freedom. Promised freedom upon the death of their owner, she and her sister, Ruth, in a cruel twist of fate become the property of a malicious New York City couple, the Locktons, who have no sympathy for the American Revolution and even less for Ruth and Isabel.
When Isabel meets Curzon, a slave with ties to the Patriots, he encourages her to spy on her owners, who know details of British plans for invasion. She is reluctant at first, but when the unthinkable happens to Ruth, Isabel realizes her loyalty is available to the bidder who can provide her with freedom."