from ander23

Sarah Edmonds is a fascinating person and this book captures the excitement and adventures of her life wonderfully. Illustrations are bold and include typography based from Civil War posters, adding to the book's historical setting. The author's note and artist's note at the end of the book add d...

from Kathdavis54

In American History textbooks, students rarely get to read about women as soldiers in any war--let alone the Civil War. Young girls will enjoy learning about such a strong woman and the war stories will certainly appear to the boys. This is a great war story that gives extra details to the Civil ...

from jlaurendine

A shortened picture book biography of a woman who accomplished many things in her time, this book is an incredible introduction to an extraordinary woman of her time. Sarah Edmonds was not only able to live and pass as a man in order to fight as a soldier, she was a spy, a nurse, and a litany of ...

from jrlandry1410

This is a really fantastic biography. It's told just like a story, complete with really cool illustrations! The story of a woman disguised as a man in order to escape an arranged marriage, and then in order to join the Union army. She (disguised as a he) becomes a war hero. There seem to be no wo...

from amandawaltz

Excellent book. The story is full of impressive moments for Sarah Edmonds and I really grew to admire her as the story progressed. I will definitely use this book in my class as a n example of a biography. I might also use it in the midst of a unit on the Civil War, because women disguising thems...