A review by demottar
Forge, by Laurie Halse Anderson
4.0
Such a wonderful followup to Chains! Forge felt heavier and more grounded in research than Chains, and I connected more with Curzon's account than Isabel's. This book reminded me of all the reasons why historical fiction was always my favorite genre growing up - I could learn about an event or place in history while also learning about human nature. Laurie Halse Anderson is a master of simplicity in story, and her words jump off the page with honesty and authenticity. I love that she began each chapter with epigraphs that focused the direction of the chapters, without revealing too much of where she was going.
The history of the encampment at Valley Forge touched my heart helped me see a familiar area with renewed eyes. While still for a younger YA audience (4th or 5th grade) Forge offers valuable insights into the trials of the soldiers encamped at Valley Forge in the winter of 1777-1778 and the strength and growth of the American Revolution.
The history of the encampment at Valley Forge touched my heart helped me see a familiar area with renewed eyes. While still for a younger YA audience (4th or 5th grade) Forge offers valuable insights into the trials of the soldiers encamped at Valley Forge in the winter of 1777-1778 and the strength and growth of the American Revolution.