summary of ashes by laurie halse anderson

Is she even alive? And if Isabel can find her, how will they make it safely through the war between the Patriots and the British that rages on as dangerously as ever in 1781, while bounty hunters try to kidnap them at every turn! In the American Revolution, one must pick a side in order to survive. It’s been three years since Ruth was stolen from her. That dream hinges on one thing: finding her little sister, Ruth. But her dream of living not as a “runaway” but as a free person with land and a family of her own seems impossibly far away. Themes: American Revolution, Black Soldiers, Slavery, Freedom,īook Synopsis: “Freedom for one, freedom for all? That’s the question that burns in Isabel’s mind as she and Curzon forge on through chaos and fear toward the dream that’s kept them alive for so many years: freedom. I strongly suggest you read the three books in order.Īshes: The Seeds of America Trilogy, Book #3Ītheneum Books for Young Readers, Historical Fiction, Oct.

Today, I am reviewing the final book in the trilogy, Ashes, but will include brief synopsis of the first two books, Chains and Forge, because it gives the reader a perspective of the revolutionary war that is relatively unknown and not talked about - the important role of black soldiers in the creation of our nation and their hopes and dreams. Although, you could read Ashes and still understand the story, you would miss the rich alternating voices of the characters Isabel and Curzon and their journey that began in 1776 with Chains and ends in 1781 with Ashes.

Laurie Halse Anderson’s Seeds of America Trilogy is one of my favorite historical fiction trilogies for tweens, teens and adults.

Summary of ashes by laurie halse anderson