Forge - Laurie Halse Anderson

Forge

By Laurie Halse Anderson

  • Release Date: 2011-08-02
  • Genre: Historical Fiction for Young Adults
Score: 4.5
4.5
From 144 Ratings

Description

“One of the best novels they have ever read.” —Kirkus Reviews

Curzon navigates the dangers of being a runaway slave in this keenly felt second novel in in the historical middle grade The Seeds of America trilogy from acclaimed author Laurie Halse Anderson.

Blistering winds. Bitter cold. And the hope of a new future.

The Patriot Army was shaped and strengthened by the desperate circumstances of the Valley Forge winter. This is where Curzon the boy becomes Curzon the young man. In addition to the hardships of soldiering, he lives with the fear of discovery, for he is an escaped slave passing for free.

And then there is Isabel, who is also at Valley Forge—against her will. She and Curzon have to sort out the tangled threads of their friendship while figuring out what stands between the two of them and true freedom.

Reviews

  • Great

    5
    By pretty girl said 27
    Forge was amazing and ashes was amazing
  • Forge

    5
    By BuzzyBet
    Well written and researched. Ending up in the air but at least the 2 runaway slaves were not captured. Interesting account of the conditions at Valley Forge for the American soldiers and what they had to endure to survive one winter. BJW
  • Forge

    5
    By Cece_Reed
    Absolutely AMAZING!!! It was a great sequel to Chains. Can't wait until Ashes comes out!
  • AMAZING BOOK READ IT NOW

    5
    By War is a crime
    So this is like one of the best books ever written and you should definitely read it if you like historical fiction! Also if anyone knows when Ashes is gonna come out please please please tell me! I try to search it and city of ashes pops up every where!
  • i loved it!!!

    5
    By t-lex🤘🏼
    this book sends such an amazing message and i can’t wait to start reading the last book!
  • Can't wait

    5
    By AnonymousNumber
    I just finished reading chains and I will soon read forge!! (Above rating is my assumed rating) I'm sure it will be thrilling to see how the companionship of Isabel and Curzon will play out. The Chains story was so entangling and pushes people further to read. Forge will surely be just as in inspiring and exciting as Chains!
  • Nice!!!

    5
    By tickleme
    Best book ev!!!!!!bcant what for ashes!!!!!! Plz come out soon!!!!!!
  • Forge or fantastic

    5
    By Little evil gummy beat
    I am reading this in school . I haven't finish but it seems great . I need to know if she ever finds Ruth. Someone please tell me.
  • BIGGEST READER!!!

    5
    By Makayla 384
    I loved chains and now forge and I'm dying for Ashes!!!!
  • #1 Fan!!!!!!!!!!!!

    5
    By I love LHA!!!!!!
    I loved Chains I love this book I was sad when I finished both novels. I CAN'T want till Ashes comes out!