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Forge: Library Edition (Seeds of America) — Content Guide for Parents

By Laurie Halse AndersonBrilliance Audio Lib Edn2010ISBN 97814418927827 pages
Forge: Library Edition (Seeds of America)

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Contains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.

About this book

In this compelling sequel to Chains, a National Book Award Finalist and winner of the Scott O'Dell Award for Historical Fiction, acclaimed author Laurie Halse Anderson shifts perspective from Isabel to Curzon and brings to the page the tale of what it takes for runaway slaves to forge their own paths in a world of obstacles - and in the midst of the American Revolution. 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.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Forge: Library Edition (Seeds of America) appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    The book contains intense violence integral to its subject matter, including scenes where a young boy is whipped, soldiers kill one another, and men are hanged and beaten unconscious. No scary content is indicated in the search results for 'Forge'.

  • Does Forge: Library Edition (Seeds of America) have violence?

    The book contains intense violence integral to its subject matter, including scenes where a young boy is whipped, soldiers kill one another, and men are hanged and beaten unconscious.

  • Does Forge: Library Edition (Seeds of America) have scary content?

    No scary content is indicated in the search results for 'Forge'.

  • Does Forge: Library Edition (Seeds of America) have religious themes?

    No religious practices, beliefs, or ceremonies are depicted in the narrative of 'Forge'.

  • Does Forge: Library Edition (Seeds of America) have racial/cultural content?

    The book provides a brutal yet educational depiction of slavery and wartime experiences, focusing on the realities faced by enslaved individuals during the Revolutionary War.

  • Does Forge: Library Edition (Seeds of America) have profanity?

    No profanity is reported in the search results for 'Forge'.

  • Does Forge: Library Edition (Seeds of America) have climate change?

    No climate themes are present in the narrative of 'Forge'.

  • Does Forge: Library Edition (Seeds of America) have sexual identity?

    Author is known for writing about sexual content, relationships, or abuse themes. No sexual content is mentioned in the search results for 'Forge'.

  • Does Forge: Library Edition (Seeds of America) have gender roles?

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  • Does Forge: Library Edition (Seeds of America) have lgbtq+ themes?

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