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= Chains By Laurie Halse Anderson =

Chains takes place in 1776 and is centered on Isabel who is a slave to a Miss Mary Finch. In the beginning of the book Isabel is mourning her death while quietly cheering inside because Miss Finch promised Isabel and her sister, Ruth, when she died, according to her will. Her relatives never got this message and where determined to sell her and her sister to the highest bidder, who happen to be the Locktons. The Locktons, who were fleeing Boston because their house was seized in the early battles of the Revolutionary war by the Patriots, are currently living in New York City. Mr. Lockton and his wife are Loyalists. Isabel is convinced by another slave named Curzon (a slave of a Patriot) to spy on her master's plans of British attack in return for her freedom. There are many problems facing Isabel such as keeping her sister safe, the Patriots battle, and most importantly freedom.

Good 10/10