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Forge is a 2010 historical novel by Laurie Halse Anderson and the second book in the Seeds of America trilogy. Set during the winter of 1777-1778 at Valley Forge, it continues the story of Isabel, an enslaved girl who has escaped bondage, and Curzon, a formerly enslaved young man serving with the Continental Army. The novel examines slavery, military life, hunger, and the meaning of freedom during the American Revolution.
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Where is Forge set?
Forge is set at Valley Forge during the winter of 1777-1778, while the Continental Army is encamped there during the American Revolutionary War. It continues the story begun in Chains.
Who narrates Forge?
The novel continues the story of Isabel, an enslaved girl who has escaped bondage, and Curzon, a formerly enslaved young man. Their alternating experiences show the war from the perspective of young Black characters.
Is Forge a sequel to Chains?
Yes. Forge is the second book in Laurie Halse Anderson's Seeds of America trilogy, following Chains and preceding Ashes.
What does the title Forge refer to?
The title refers both to Valley Forge and to the process of characters being shaped by war, hunger, slavery, and survival. Isabel and Curzon face military danger while still fighting for their freedom.
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