| Nurse, Soldier, Spy: The Story of Sarah Edmonds, a Civil War Hero Contributor(s): Moss, Marissa (Author), Hendrix, John (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0810997355 ISBN-13: 9780810997356 Publisher: Abrams Books for Young Readers OUR PRICE: $17.96 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: March 2011 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Historical - Juvenile Nonfiction | Girls & Women - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - United States - Civil War Period (1850-1877) |
| Dewey: B |
| LCCN: 2010023171 |
| Lexile Measure: 820 |
| Physical Information: 0.47" H x 9.49" W x 11.28" (1.28 lbs) 48 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 1851-1899 - Topical - Civil War - Sex & Gender - Feminine |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 142580 Reading Level: 4.9 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A thrilling picture book biography of Civil War soldier Sarah Emma Edmonds, from award-winning creators Marissa Moss and John Hendrix When Frank Thompson sees a recruitment poster for the new Union army, he's ready and willing to enlist. Except Frank isn't his real name. In fact, Frank is really Sarah Emma Edmonds, in disguise. Only nineteen years old, Sarah has already been dressing as a man for three years and living on the run in order to escape an arranged marriage. She's tasted freedom, and as far as she's concerned, there's no going back. Eager to fight for the North during the Civil War, Sarah joins a Michigan infantry regiment. She excels as a soldier and even takes on the grueling task of nursing the wounded. Because of her heroism, she is asked to become a spy, cross enemy lines, and infiltrate a Confederate camp. For her first mission, Sarah must once again disguise herself and rely on the kindness of enslaved people to help her do her job. This incredible true story of a brave young woman who makes an unlikely choice to fight for her country is one that should not be lost to history. |
Contributor Bio(s): Moss, Marissa: - Marissa Moss is the bestselling author of the Amelia series, Barbed Wire Baseball, and Nurse, Soldier, Spy. She lives in Berkeley, California.Hendrix, John: - John Hendrix is the illustrator of Nurse, Soldier, Spy and author/illustrator of Shootingat theStars, among others. He lives in St. Louis, Missouri. |