Return to the American Revolution in this blistering conclusion to the trilogy that began with the bestselling National Book Award Finalist Chains and continued with Forge, which
The New York Times called “a return not only to the colonial era but to historical accuracy.”
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 Seeds of America trilogy from Laurie Halse
Anderson.
Editorial Reviews
Editorial Reviews
"Ashes is a thumping good read…The story’s pulse rarely slackens…Isabel, the indomitable and hardened refugee…refuses to submit her spirit to shackles…[Anderson] pays her young readers the ultimate compliment of not writing down to them, of letting them see how bitter and bloody—and incomplete—a nation’s birth can be.” —New York Times Book Review
“Anderson’s vividly detailed writing immerses readers in the hardships of her heroes’ travels and the harsh realities of war…It’s a gripping finish to an epic journey that speaks resoundingly to the human capacity to persevere.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“The plot-rich text makes for compelling reading, and the well-developed characters continue to invite reader empathy.” —Booklist (starred review)
“With crisp diction and even pacing, Scott captures Isabel’s complex emotions…Scott shifts her tone to create a youthful voice for stubborn Ruth and deepens her voice to reflect the matter-of-fact personality of Curzon. Listeners will be captivated by this powerful story of family, survival, and freedom.” —AudioFile
Laurie Halse Anderson, New York Times bestselling author, writes for kids of all ages. Known for tackling tough subjects with humor and sensitivity, her work has earned numerous
American Library Association and state awards. Two of her books, Speak and Chains, were National Book Award finalists. Chains also made the Carnegie Medal shortlist in the
United Kingdom. She lives in northern New York, where she likes to watch the snow fall as she writes. She and her husband, Scot, plus their menagerie of critters, enjoy country living and time in
the woods. When not writing or hanging out with her family, you can find her training for marathons or trying to coax tomatoes out of the rocky soil in her backyard.
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Details
Details
Format:
CD
Format:
Library CD
Available Formats :
CD, Library CD
Category:
Fiction/Historical
Publisher:
Brilliance Audio
Publisher:
Brilliance Audio
CDs:
7
CDs:
7
Runtime:
8.10
ISBN:
9781423367420
ISBN:
9798228401266
Audience:
Children (8–12)
Language:
English
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