Anna Strong and the Revolutionary War Culper Spy Ring: A Spy on History Book

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Your Mission: Discover Anna s secret message using spycraft tools to uncover hidden codes! It s a true story of the American Revolution: Meet the secret Culper Ring, a network of American spies fighting against the army of British redcoats, and historical figures like George Washington and the soon-to-be-infamous Benedict Arnold. And meet Anna Strong, an unsung heroine who found ingenious ways to communicate top-secret messages to her fellow spies, helping to save the American colonies from British rule.It s a mystery to solve: There are clues embedded in the book s text and illustrations. Spycraft materials, including a cipher wheel, come in an envelope at the beginning of the book. Use them to decode Anna s hidden message and discover the secret mission she undertook for the Culper Ring!2020 KNEA Reading Circle List Title

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"A strong main character and an engaging story make for a revolutionary read. Spy fans and cryptographers will seek this one out." --Kirkus

"Young readers will admire Anna Strong's resourceful and courageous efforts to help the Patriot cause...Highly recommended." --School Library Journal

Author Bio

Enigma Alberti is the nom de plume of a secret cadre of authors who are each writing a book in the Spy on History series. As a child, illustrator Laura Terry spent her days in rural Texas raising livestock and playing in the woods, so she can understand the determined farmer's spirit of Anna Strong. Laura earned a BFA from Pratt, then an MFA from the Center for Cartoon Studies, and now lives in Brooklyn with her tiny poodle, Muffin.