Nurse, Soldier, Spy : The Story of Sarah Edmonds, a Civil War Hero
Nurse, Soldier, Spy : The Story of Sarah Edmonds, a Civil War Hero
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Author(s): Moss, Marissa
ISBN No.: 9781419720659
Pages: 48
Year: 201603
Format: Trade Paper
Price: $ 13.73
Dispatch delay: Dispatched between 7 to 15 days
Status: Available

Nurse, Soldier, Spy is a thrilling picture book biography of Civil War soldier and hero Sarah Emma Edmonds, from award-winning creators Marissa Moss and John Hendri x . 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 19 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. "The incredible story of how Sarah Edmonds becomes Frank Thompson is full of adventure, bravado and pathos." -- San Francisco Chronicle.


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