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

A thrilling picture book biography of Civil War soldier Sarah Emma Edmonds, from award-winning creators Marissa Moss and John Hendrix

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 nineteen 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.

Author: Marissa Moss
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
Published: 03/01/2011
Pages: 48
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.28lbs
Size: 11.28h x 9.49w x 0.47d
ISBN: 9780810997356
Audience: Ages 9-12

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4.9
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 142580 / Nurse, Soldier, Spy: The Story of Sarah Edmonds, a Civil War Hero


Award: California Young Reader Medal - Nominee
Award: Louisiana Young Readers' Choice Award - Nominee
Award: Charlotte Award - Nominee


Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 05/09/2011
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 05/01/2011
Booklist 05/01/2011 pg. 75
School Library Journal 05/01/2011 pg. 99
Horn Book Magazine 07/01/2011 pg. 70
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2011 pg. 469 - Superior,Well Above Average

About the Author
Marissa Moss has written and illustrated many books for children, including the popular Amelia's Notebook series and her middle-grade novel The Pharaoh's Secret. She lives in the San Francisco Bay Area. John Hendrix teaches illustration at Washington University. He lives in St. Louis.


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