Secrets of Civil War Spies Contributor(s): LeSourd, Nancy (Author) |
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ISBN: 0310713900 ISBN-13: 9780310713906 Publisher: Zonderkidz OUR PRICE: $8.54 Product Type: Paperback Published: August 2008 Annotation: Disguised as a Yankee soldier and fighting with her regiment on Virginia battlefields, Emma Edmonds risks her life as she goes undercover as a spy for the Union army. In Richmond, her friend Molly Turner discovers a spy ring against the Confederacy, and must decide if she too will risk everything, even her freedom, for what she believes. Excellent for educators and homeschool use. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Historical - United States - Civil War Period (1850-1877) - Juvenile Fiction | Religious - Christian - Historical - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Prejudice & Racism |
Dewey: FIC |
LCCN: 2008015007 |
Series: Liberty Letters |
Physical Information: 0.6" H x 5.4" W x 8.3" (0.55 lbs) 224 pages |
Themes: - Religious Orientation - Christian - Topical - Girl's Interest - Topical - Boy's Interest |
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Publisher Description: In this historical fiction book by former educator Nancy Lesourd, young readers can experience American history through the letters of two girls witnessing the Civil War firsthand: Molly, who joins a spy ring against the Confederacy in Richmond supported by her Union-loyal aunt; and Emma, who disguised herself as a boy to help the Yankee cause, and who is based on the real-life Sarah Emma Edmunds. Filled with period-accurate information, this book brings history to life and is also perfect for classrooms or homeschool use. Within this novel in Liberty Letters series, late-elementary and middle school readers can explore the fictionalized story of two girls who find themselves in the middle of world-shaping events. Desperate to help the Union, Emma dresses herself as a boy and enlists as a Yankee soldier, and is soon fighting with her regiment on Virginia battlefields and spying for the Union. While in Richmond, her friend Molly discovers a spy ring against the Confederacy and finds herself aiding their cause. While the war tears the nation apart, both girls must find a way to keep their secrets safe and decide whether they will risk everything--including their lives and freedom--for what they believe. While reading Secrets of Civil War Spies, readers 8-12 will also encounter:
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And if you enjoyed Secrets of Civil War Spies, don't forget to check out the other books in the Liberty Letters series: Adventures in Jamestown, Escape on the Underground Railroad, and Attack at Pearl Harbor |
Contributor Bio(s): LeSourd, Nancy: - Nancy LeSourd grew up in Atlanta, Georgia during the turbulent civil rights era of the sixties, where she learned first-hand as a teenager the impact that a young person can have on history. She taught history in middle school and high school before becoming a lawyer. She currently lives with her husband, Jeff, and their children, Luke and Cate at antebellum Evergreen Farm in the Quaker community of Lincoln, Virginia, the site of the adventures of the Underground Railroad book in the Liberty Letters series. For more information, visit www.libertyletters.com |