Set in 1776 during the American struggle for independence, this powerful novel follows a girl's quest for freedom in a society where she is seen as property. It was shortlisted for the 2010 Carnegie Award.
Saat des Widerstands Reihe
Diese fesselnde Serie entführt die Leser in die turbulenten Jahre der Amerikanischen Revolution und folgt der Suche eines mutigen jungen Mädchens nach Freiheit. In die Sklaverei geworfen und zwischen verfeindeten Parteien gefangen, navigiert sie durch eine gefährliche Welt politischer Intrigen und persönlicher Verrat. Die Erzählung erforscht eindringlich Themen wie Widerstandsfähigkeit, Identität und den Kampf um Befreiung gegen überwältigende Widrigkeiten. Sie bietet einen tiefen Einblick in individuelle Kämpfe vor dem Hintergrund einer Nation, die ihr Schicksal schmiedet.
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Isabel and Curzon have escaped New York and are facing a life on the run. Isabel wants to find her sister, and Curzon can't see how to help her. When they find themselves separated, their journeys become harder and Curzon joins the American army, fighting for independence against the British. Neither has the success they wanted and soon they are reunited in terrible circumstances, enslaved once more. As an army prepares for its biggest battle yet, Curzon too prepares for the biggest challenge he has ever faced - getting both himself and Isabel out of Valley Forge and freeing them. For good. A brilliant and gripping story in which two wonderful characters fill the reader's mind and heart with epic adventures and extraordinary courage. This historical novel not only brings to life a crucial period in American history but also establishes two of literature's most appealing young lovers.
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The blistering conclusion to the Seeds of America trilogy that began with the bestselling Chains and continued with Forge.