Through heart-pounding narrative, the events surrounding the American Revolution and specifically the incidents about the continental soldiers' harsh winter conditions at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, come to life in this second novel in Laurie Halse Anderson's historical trilogy. Told from the point of view of former slave, Curzon, we learn about the network of spies used by British and American leaders, the ironic double standard for black soldiers fighting for the new country's freedom but not their own, and of course, the typical cruel treatment of human property by wealthy slave owners. Anderson has once again written about history in a way that makes it come alive for readers. If there had been books like this when I was growing up, I might not have been so bored with History classes in school. I'm looking forward to finishing this historic saga with the 2011 release of the final book, Ashes. Forge contains some violence and colorfully graphic descriptions of war-related trauma, disease, and a little strong language. Recommended for upper elementary to adult. This title is available at SMS Library.
Saturday, November 6, 2010
Forge by Laurie Halse Anderson
Through heart-pounding narrative, the events surrounding the American Revolution and specifically the incidents about the continental soldiers' harsh winter conditions at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, come to life in this second novel in Laurie Halse Anderson's historical trilogy. Told from the point of view of former slave, Curzon, we learn about the network of spies used by British and American leaders, the ironic double standard for black soldiers fighting for the new country's freedom but not their own, and of course, the typical cruel treatment of human property by wealthy slave owners. Anderson has once again written about history in a way that makes it come alive for readers. If there had been books like this when I was growing up, I might not have been so bored with History classes in school. I'm looking forward to finishing this historic saga with the 2011 release of the final book, Ashes. Forge contains some violence and colorfully graphic descriptions of war-related trauma, disease, and a little strong language. Recommended for upper elementary to adult. This title is available at SMS Library.
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Tell me what you thought about Mockingjay. Some day I'm going to read all three books in one sitting rather than reading them spread out. The Hunger Games hooked me from the 1st page, but I didn't have the same reaction from the other two. I'm interested in your opinion.
I was kind of disappointed in it. Everyone I've talked to who read it either loved it or hated it. I don't think she should have ended up with the person she picked, and I was bothered that one of the main characters died. I saw the "twist" ending coming and just waited for it to happen. I thought the writing in the first book was much better than the other two. Books 2 and 3 had their moments, but overall, I don't think they come close to the first one.
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