Seeds of America #2: Forge
by Laurie Halse Anderson
The second book in the Seeds of America trilogy follows Curzon and Isabel, two enslaved teens during the American Revolution, as Curzon joins the Continental Army at Valley Forge while Isabel searches for her younger sister. The story explores themes of freedom, survival, and the complex realities of slavery during America's fight for independence. Through the protagonists' experiences, the novel examines the contradiction between fighting for liberty while enslaving others, and depicts the harsh conditions of Valley Forge winter.
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