Forge, by Laurie Halse Anderson isa great book that I'd recommend to anyone who has read Chains, the first book in h trilogy of Forge. In Forge, the main character, Curzon Smith, is a runaway slave and escaped prisoner who joined the army. Though I thought this book was very good, I will admit that the first part is very slow moving. Once you get to parts two and three, suspense starts bubbling up and the story gets more interesting. Curzon is a brave boy who knows how to laugh and stand up for himself. He's smart at times and other times blunt. He is also dealing with some important questions about what it means to be a black person during the time of the revolutionary war. I think that anyone that reads this book with take Curzon's perspective on everything that happens and see it how he does. If you like historical fiction with strong characters and good writing (which everyone should like), Forge won't do you wrong. Laur ie Halse Anderson does an amazing job of bringing Curzon and the rest to life. I highly recommend this book!
-Rue, Grade 6, Amigos School
