Staff Pick of the Week: Chains
This week's book pick is Chains by Laurie Halse Anderson.
When her owner dies, thirteen-year old Isabel, a slave, knows Miss Finch's will states she and her sister Ruth are to be free. But Miss Finch's nephew couldn't care less about the will, and sells Isabel and Ruth as soon as possible to the Locktons. Cruel and uncaring, the Locktons become Isabel's worst enemies, especially Mrs. Lockton. The day soon comes when Mrs. Lockton pushes Isabel too far. Will Isabel have what it takes to find her freedom, despite all the risks?