Set in 1776 during the American struggle for independence, this powerful novel follows a girl's quest for freedom in a society where she is seen as property. It was shortlisted for the 2010 Carnegie Award.
Semena Ameriky Série
Tato napínavá série se odehrává v bouřlivých letech Americké revoluce a sleduje odvážnou dívku na její cestě za svobodou. Poté, co je nespravedlivě zotročena, se zaplete do politických intrik a válečného konfliktu. Příběh zkoumá témata odvahy, resilience a hledání vlastní identity tváří v tvář útlaku a nejistotě. Nabízí pronikavý pohled na osobní boj v rámci velkých historických událostí.
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Isabel and Curzon have escaped New York and are facing a life on the run. Isabel wants to find her sister, and Curzon can't see how to help her. When they find themselves separated, their journeys become harder and Curzon joins the American army, fighting for independence against the British. Neither has the success they wanted and soon they are reunited in terrible circumstances, enslaved once more. As an army prepares for its biggest battle yet, Curzon too prepares for the biggest challenge he has ever faced - getting both himself and Isabel out of Valley Forge and freeing them. For good. A brilliant and gripping story in which two wonderful characters fill the reader's mind and heart with epic adventures and extraordinary courage. This historical novel not only brings to life a crucial period in American history but also establishes two of literature's most appealing young lovers.
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The blistering conclusion to the Seeds of America trilogy that began with the bestselling Chains and continued with Forge.