Nurse, Soldier, Spy: The Story of Sarah Edmonds, a Civil War Hero

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This is the incredible true story of Sarah Emma Edmonds, who dressed as a man and fought in the Civil War. When she was 19, Sarah cut her hair, donned her brother's clothes, and fled from Canada, where her father wanted her to marry an elderly gentleman. In the U.S., she went by the name Frank Thompson and joined the Army to fight the Confederates. She was a nurse working on the battlefield when, because of her heroism, she was asked to serve as a spy. At her death, Edmonds was buried in a military cemetery, in a plot reserved for Civil War veterans - the only woman to have this honor.

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**STARRED REVIEW**
"Boldly illustrated. The text is full of interesting details. This book strikes a fine balance which conveys the horrors of the Civil War without portraying too much blood and violence for elementary readers. A very useful and researchable picture book."-- "Library Media Connection, starred review"
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"Hendrix's artwork is, as usual, a showstopper, and his bold caricatures convey Edmonds's strength and determination. Moss delivers a riveting narrative, making it clear that Edmonds was fighting for more than one kind of freedom."-- "Publishers Weekly, starred review"

Author Bio

Marissa Moss has written and illustrated many books for children, including the popular Amelia's Notebook series and A Soldier's Secret. She lives in Berkeley, California. www.marissamoss.com. John Hendrix received four starred reviews for John Brown. His other books include Shooting at the Stars and Drawing Is Magic. Hendrix lives in St. Louis, Missouri. www.johnhendrix.com.