Forge
by Laurie Halse Anderson • Book 2 of the Seeds of America Trilogy
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- Grade
- 5-12
- Genre
- Historical Fiction
- Cultural Experience
- African American
Year Published 2010
Word Count 64,682
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 820L
- ATOS Reading Level: 5.4
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 140499, 10 AR Points
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- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
- History
- Social Studies
- Subject Headings
- Slavery--Fiction
- Juvenile Fiction | People & Places | United States - African-American
- Soldiers
- 18th century
- Soldiers--Fiction
- Freedmen--Fiction
- Valley Forge (Pa.)
- Revolution, 1775-1783
- African Americans--Fiction
- African Americans
- History
- Valley Forge (Pa.)--History--18th century--Fiction
- Juvenile Fiction | Historical | United States - Colonial & Revolutionary Periods
- Pennsylvania--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Fiction
- United States
- Pennsylvania
- Pennsylvania--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Juvenile fiction
- United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Fiction
- Freedmen
- Juvenile Fiction | Historical | Military & Wars
- Slaves
- Young Adult Fiction
- Lists With This Book
- Revolutionary War, 6-12
- Read Alikes for Huckleberry Finn
Our Original Resources 6
Audio Name Pronunciation with Laurie Halse Anderson
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Historical Fiction Multi-Leveled Lesson
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About the Author 4
Author Interviews 23
Interview with Laurie Halse Anderson
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Interview with Laurie Halse Anderson
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Interview with Laurie Halse Anderson
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Interview with Laurie Halse Anderson
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Interview with Laurie Halse Anderson
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Margaret A. Edwards Speech given by Laurie Halse Anderson
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Interview with Laurie Halse Anderson
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On family influences with Laurie Halse Anderson
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On her conflicted relationship with animals with Laurie Halse Anderson
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On genre jumping with Laurie Halse Anderson
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On similarities to characters with Laurie Halse Anderson
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On favorite books with Laurie Halse Anderson
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On historical accuracy with Laurie Halse Anderson
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On next projects with Laurie Halse Anderson
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2023 Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award Acceptance Speech given by Laurie Halse Anderson
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Interview with Laurie Halse Anderson
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Interview with Laurie Halse Anderson
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Series Guest post by Laurie Halse Anderson
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Series Interview with Laurie Halse Anderson
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Series Interview with Laurie Halse Anderson
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Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 8
Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Historical Fiction Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Series Classroom Curriculum Guide from Simon & Schuster
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Curriculum Guide from Simon & Schuster
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Lesson Plan from Simon & Schuster
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Lesson Plan from Classroom Bookshelf
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Lesson Plan from Indiana Library Federation
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Book Readings 1
Audiobook Excerpt narrated by Tim Cain
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Book & Adaptation Websites 1
Awards & Distinctions 3
CCBC Choices
Selection, 2011
Best Fiction for Young Adults, 2011-2024
Selection, 2011
Horn Book Fanfare, 2001-2023
Selection, 2010
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