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A few months ago I finished reading a book called Chains by Laurie Halse Anderson. Anderson is a New York Times bestselling author who writes books for all ages. She was born in Potsdam New York. Her work has earned national and state awards.

Chains is about two sisters named Isabel and Ruth. After their mom dies, the enslaved sisters are supposed to be free! But when they sail overseas and get sold to the Locktons, things start to get crazy!

Anderson was trying to say that slavery is a horrible thing! Slavery is NEVER right! The point in Chains was that you should ALWAYS be brave and trust in God.

I loved Chains because it had an exhilarating plot and vivid details. The break neck pace kept me on the edge of my seat! Anderson did a great

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