A Scott ODell Historical Fiction Award Winner
A National Book Award Finalist
The Seeds of America Trilogy (Book 1)

As the Revolutionary War begins^ thirteen-year-old Isabel wages her own fight . . . for freedom. Promised freedom upon the death of their owner^ she and her sister^ Ruth^ in a cruel twist of fate become the property of a malicious New York City couple^ the Locktons^ who have no sympathy for the American Revolution and even less for Ruth and Isabel. When Isabel meets Curzon^ a slave with ties to the Patriots^ he encourages her to spy on her owners^ who know details of British plans for invasion. She is reluctant at first^ but when the unthinkable happens to Ruth^ Isabel realizes her loyalty is available to the bidder who can provide her with freedom.