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This reading guide for Forge by Laurie Halse Anderson includes a pre-reading activity about the French and Indian War, classroom discussion questions about the book, and curriculum connections about the American Revolution. This guide also includes activities about the Continental Army, the Declaration of Independence, George Washington, and the role of women in the American Revolution.
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Forge
In this compelling sequel to Chains, a National Book Award Finalist and winner of the Scott O'Dell Award for Historical Fiction, acclaimed author Laurie Halse Anderson shifts perspective from Isabel to Curzon and brings to the page the tale of what it takes for runaway slaves to forge their own paths in a world of obstacles—and in the midst of the American Revolution.