Mrs. Dupuy's Reading Room

                                                Chains (Seeds of America)

My favorite character in any book I’ve ever read was Isabel in Chains by Laurie Halse Anderson. Isabel is a slave from the South that is sold. She is later moved to a house in New York City to work as a housemaid. I really like Isabel because she is a faithful young girl that knows how to work out her problems in the correct ways. We are alike in many ways as a matter of fact. One way that we are alike is she is daring and risky, but always has that second guess while she’s doing it. She gets beat many times throughout the story but still remains a hard worker and strong-willed girl. I really do admire Isabel because of her traits I’ve listed so far. She entertains me because she is respectful but always has a sarcastic and smart side to her. She also is very entertaining to know that she is under “rule” of the British family but has a way to connect with her Rebel friends and family. She stays committed to her beliefs throughout the story and makes the story interesting. These are just some reason why I would recommend this book to anyone. A must read if you get the chance!