All love and appreciation and gratitude to my wonderful agent Amy Berkower, along with her hard-working team at Writers House; to my best friend and sister-girl Deborah Heiligman, who has stood by my side through absolutely everything; and to my friend and former editor Kevin Lewis, who set me on the path of this trilogy by editing Chains, and who has remained a constant supporter of both it and me.
Our family has grown considerable in recent years, much to my delight. Thanks to our children, Stephanie, Jessica, Meredith, and Christian; and their partners, Trevor, Ryan, Steven, and Maria; and to our grandchildren, Logan, Owen, Nikolai, and Nolan for being patient as I turn holiday dinners into yet another episode of Why The American Revolution Was The Coolest Thing Ever, complete with footnotes. I love you all.
Finally, this book could not have been written without the unflagging support and good cheer of my Dearest Friend and beloved husband, Scot. Thank you, my love, for sheltering me from the storms, for the endless pots of coffee, and for a soft space in front of the crackling fire at the end of the day.
is descended from many soldiers who fought in the American Revolution. Known for tackling tough subjects with humor and sensitivity, her work has earned numerous ALA and state awards. Two of her books, Speak and Chains, were National Book Award finalists. Chains also received the 2009 Scott O’Dell Award for Historical Fiction, was selected as a Notable Social Studies Trade Book by the NCSS, and is taught in schools around the country. She lives in northern New York. You can follow her adventures on Twitter @HalseAnderson, or visit her at MadWomanInTheForest.com.
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