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

by Marissa Moss, John Hendrix

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About this book

This fast-paced, high-energy picture book tells the true story of Sarah Emma Edmonds, who at age nineteen disguised herself as a man in order to fight in the Civil War. She took the name Frank Thompson and joined a Michigan army regiment to battle the Confederacy. Sarah excelled as a soldier and nurse on the battlefield. Because of her heroism, she was asked to become a spy. Her story comes to life through the signature illustrations and design of John Hendrix and the exciting storytelling of Marissa Moss.

Book Details

ISBN13	9780810997356
ISBN10	0810997355
Series/Work	OL15489287W View on OpenLibrary
Publisher	Harry N. Abrams
Language	EN-US
Created At	January 30, 2025
Updated At	January 30, 2025
Last OL update	January 18, 2025

Subjects

Basic reader Biographies Biography Biography & Autobiography Civil War Period (1850-1877) Edmonds, s. emma e. (sarah emma evelyn), 1841-1898 Espionnes Female Female Participation Historical History Infirmières Juvenile literature JUVENILE NONFICTION Military art and science, juvenile literature Military participation Nurses Nurses, juvenile literature Ouvrages pour la jeunesse Secret service

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