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Chains by Laurie Halse Anderson follows Isabel Gardener, an enslaved girl in Revolutionary War-era New York City. She and her sister Ruth serve the cruel Madam Lockton. When Isabel is recruited as a spy for the Patriots, she navigates loyalty, freedom, and the complexities of war in her quest for liberty.
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Isabel |
The novel's protagonist, Isabel Gardener, is a young African American girl who is enslaved in New York City.
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gardener |
Isabel Gardener is determined, resourceful, and dreams of freedom.
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Ruth |
Ruth Gardener communicates with her sister Isabel using sign language.
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Lockton |
Madam Lockton is a wealthy and ruthless slaveowner.
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Elihu |
Madam Lockton's husband, Elihu, is initially sympathetic to Isabel and Ruth's plight, but he later becomes less empathetic.
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Curzon |
Curzon, a fellow slave and Isabel's ally and friend, introduces her to the idea of working for the Patriots during the Revolutionary War.
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Bellingham |
Mr. Bellingham is a kind and wealthy man who is sympathetic to the Patriot cause.
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Seymour |
Lady Seymour is an Englishwoman who befriends Isabel and Ruth, offering them assistance and support.
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Becky |
Becky Berry is a free African American girl who becomes friends with Isabel.
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Berry |
Becky Berry works as a spy for the Patriots.
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Morse |
Captain Morse is a Patriot officer who recruits Isabel to work as a spy for the American cause.
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Springtime Spelling
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Easter Egg Hunt
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Word Search, small
The classic English word game.
Against the Clock
Spelling 'against the clock'.
Mayan Temple
Try the temple spelling puzzle.
Monkey Business
It's bananas!
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