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Ashes is the third and final novel in Laurie Halse Anderson's Seeds of America trilogy, published in 2016. Set during the American Revolution, it returns to the co-protagonists Isabel and Curzon, who are enslaved people seeking freedom while navigating war, violence, and shifting political loyalties. The novel is historical fiction for young readers and concludes the story begun in Chains and continued in Forge.
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What is Ashes in the Seeds of America trilogy?
Ashes is the third and final novel in Laurie Halse Anderson's Seeds of America trilogy. It returns to Isabel and Curzon during the American Revolution.
When was Ashes published?
Ashes was published in 2016. The earlier books in the trilogy are Chains and Forge.
Who are Isabel and Curzon in Ashes?
Isabel and Curzon are enslaved young people seeking freedom while caught in the violence of the Revolutionary War. Their personal struggle remains central as armies and political loyalties shift around them.
What historical period does Ashes cover?
The novel is set during the American Revolution. It focuses on war, slavery, displacement, and the uncertain meaning of freedom in that period.
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