Forge (Seeds of America #2)

Firefly & Fern Summary

Forge is the gripping second book in Laurie Halse Anderson's Seeds of America series, following a young African American soldier navigating survival, identity, and freedom during the American Revolution. Through vivid storytelling and historical detail, readers experience the courage and resilience of those who fought for independence while confronting the painful contradictions of a nation built on both liberty and slavery. This powerful novel brings an often-overlooked perspective to American history and inspires young readers to think critically about freedom, loyalty, and what it truly means to belong.