83 pages 2 hours read

Laurie Halse Anderson

Chains

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2008

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Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

Laurie Halse Anderson's Chains is widely praised for its rich historical detail and compelling storytelling, vividly portraying the struggles of a young enslaved girl during the American Revolution. Critics laud the well-developed characters and emotional depth. Some reviewers, however, felt the pacing lagged in parts. Overall, it is a powerful and educational read.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Chains?

Readers who enjoy Chains by Laurie Halse Anderson are typically middle school to early high school students intrigued by historical fiction, especially centered on the American Revolution. They would likely enjoy books like Fever 1793 by Laurie Halse Anderson and My Brother Sam Is Dead by James Lincoln Collier and Christopher Collier.

Recommended

Reading Age

10-14years

Lexile Level

780L

Book Details

Genre
Historical Fiction
Children's Literature
Education
Period
American Revolution
Topics
Race / Racism
Education
Military / War
Themes
Society: Community
Relationships: Family
Values/Ideas: Power & Greed