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Clarion Books, 2001-01-08

Behind Rebel Lines: The Incredible Story of Emma Edmonds, Civil War Spy

Behind Rebel Lines: The Incredible Story of Emma Edmonds, Civil War Spy

Great Episodes and Great Episodes (Paperback)

Seymour Reit, Author

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9780152164270

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When war erupts between the States in 1861, President Lincoln makes an impassioned plea for volunteers. Determined not to remain on the sidelines, young Emma Edmonds poses as a man and enlists in the Union Army, becoming a cunning master of disguise, risking discovery and death behind Confederate lines. Illustrations.
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A young woman’s daring and determination defy convention as she navigates perilous missions during a time of great conflict. Her courage and ingenuity inspire readers to recognize the impact of individual resolve in the face of adversity.

Keywords and Themes: Adaptation • Biography & Autobiography • Boys & Men • Bravery • Courage • Determination • General (see also headings under Family) • History • Honor • Ingenuity • Integrity • Perseverance • Resilience • Responsibility • School & Education • Social Topics • United States - 20th Century • United States - Colonial & Revolutionary Periods • Women • Young Adult Nonfiction

Readability • 6.5

Age Range • 12-0

Pages • 144

Subjects • Secret service • Spies • History • United States • Edmonds • S. Emma E • Civil War • 1861-1865

Categories • Young Adult Nonfiction | History | United States - Colonial & Revolutionary Periods • Young Adult Nonfiction | History | United States - 20th Century • Young Adult Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography | Women • Young Adult Nonfiction | Boys & Men • Young Adult Nonfiction | Social Topics | General (see also headings under Family) • Young Adult Nonfiction | School & Education

Seymour Reit, the creator of Casper the friendly ghost, blends fact with fiction in this captivating tale about one woman who dared to go behind enemy lines as a spy for the Union Army.

Canadian-born Emma Edmonds loved the thrill of adventure and chasing freedom, so in 1861 when the Civil War began, she enlisted in the Union Army.

With cropped hair and men's clothing, Emma transformed herself into a peddler, slave, bookkeeper and more, seamlessly gathering information and safely escaping each time.

This fictionalized biography about the daring exploits of a cunning master of disguise, risking discovery and death for the sake of freedom, will inspire readers for generations to come.

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