A story of a nineteen-year-old woman who disguised herself as a man to avoid an unwanted marriage and who distinguished herself as a male nurse during the Civil War, and later as a spy for the Union Army.

About the Author
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.

Reviews
"The incredible story of how Sarah Edmonds becomes Frank Thompson is full of adventure, bravado and pathos." * San Francisco Chronicle *
"Readers won't stop until the last page of Marissa Moss' exciting Civil War story about Sarah Edmonds' life as a man in the Union Army. Vivid illustrations by artist John Hendrix match Moss' exciting account of Sarah's life in the Army." * Sacramento Bee *

**STARRED REVIEW**
"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 *
"The pen-and-ink with acrylic wash illustrations are full of vibrant detail. Hendrix presents a meticulous view of military life, including army camp layouts and fortifications. Hand-drawn typography highlights important or humorous points in the text and adds even more visual interest." * School Library Journal *
"Hendrix's art emphasizes the horror and drama of war. Using hand-lettered text reminiscent of broadsides of the time, he visually shouts danger to the reader when tension is the highest." * The Horn Book *
"In ink-and-wash illustrations, Hendrix again displays his knack for visual narrative. The aerial view of Edmonds approaching the Confederate camp is particularly effective. This large-format picture book illustrates Edmonds' courage and determination while conveying a good deal of information in a highly readable way." * Booklist *
"Admirable and enlightening. Moss is a lively prose writer, and Hendrix's illustrations inject humor into what is actually a serious subject." * The New York Times *

**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 *



Book Information
ISBN 9781419720659
Author Marissa Moss
Format Paperback
Page Count 48
Imprint Harry N. Abrams, Inc.
Publisher Abrams
Weight(grams) 258g
Dimensions(mm) 280mm * 229mm * 5mm