Chains by Laurie Halse Anderson

  • Isabel and Ruth's old master dies

    She pronounced them free in her will, but others dont believe her, as she has no real proof.
  • Isabel and Ruth leave for NYC

    The sisters leave on a ship to go to their new master's house in New York City. They are crammed into the bottom of a ship with other slaves and three families. The trip will take 2 days.
  • Isabel and Ruth are sold to Madam/Mr. Lockton

    Ruth and Isbel are sold to two people, a man and a wife. They are Loyalists
  • Ruth and Idabel arrive in New York

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