Ashes
Ashes by Laurie Halse Anderson is the first edition published by Simon and Schuster on October 4, 2016. This middle grade book serves as the conclusion to the Seeds of America trilogy, set against the backdrop of the American Revolution. The story follows Isabel and Curzon as they navigate the perils of being reported as runaways while searching for Isabel’s sister, Ruth, who remains enslaved in a Southern state.
Readers will find a narrative rich in historical context, focusing on themes of heroism and resilience amidst the turmoil of war. As Isabel and Curzon face the relentless pursuit of bounty hunters, their determination to reunite with Ruth drives the story forward. This edition, comprising 298 pages, delves into the complexities of freedom and the struggles faced by African American characters during the Revolutionary period, offering insights into their experiences and challenges.
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Return to the American Revolution in this blistering conclusion to the middle grade Seeds of America trilogy.
As the Revolutionary War rages on, Isabel and Curzon have narrowly escaped Valley Forge—but their relief is short-lived. Before long they are reported as runaways, and the awful Bellingham is determined to track them down. With purpose and faith, Isabel and Curzon march on, fiercely determined to find Isabel’s little sister Ruth, who is enslaved in a Southern state—where bounty hunters are thick as flies.
Heroism and heartbreak pave their path, but Isabel and Curzon won’t stop until they reach Ruth, and then freedom, in this grand finale to the acclaimed New York Times bestselling trilogy from Laurie Halse Anderson.
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