A Soldier's Secret (ePub)
The Incredible True Story of Sarah Edmonds, a Civil War Hero
(Sprache: Englisch)
Historical fiction at its best, this novel by bestselling author Marissa Moss tells the story of Sarah Emma Edmonds, who masqueraded as a man named Frank Thompson during the Civil War. Among her many adventures, she was a nurse on the battlefield and a spy...
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Historical fiction at its best, this novel by bestselling author Marissa Moss tells the story of Sarah Emma Edmonds, who masqueraded as a man named Frank Thompson during the Civil War. Among her many adventures, she was a nurse on the battlefield and a spy for the Union Army, and was captured by (and escaped from) the Confederates. The novel is narrated by Sarah, offering readers an in-depth look not only at the Civil War but also at her journey to self-discovery as she grapples with living a lie and falling in love with one of her fellow soldiers.Using historical materials to build the foundation of the story, Moss has crafted a captivating novel for the YA audience. The book includes a Civil War timeline, archival photos, a glossary of names, and a detailed note on sources.Praise for A Soldier's SecretSTARRED REVIEWS"A female Civil War soldier is brought alive for readers...Moss convincingly but never gratuitously portrays the gore, horror and boredom of war. An intimate look at a soldier's life from a compelling, historical perspective."—Kirkus Reviews, starred review"A captivating piece of YA historical fiction."—Publishers Weekly, starred review"Moss combines fiction with biography in this compelling account...Many battles are graphically described, and the novel is crammed with atmosphere and detail."—Bay Area News Group"Whether a valiant soldier or angel of mercy, Sarah is a brave and loyal historical figure, well deserving of readers' attention."—School Library Journal"Moss' novel offers a fascinating, first-person portrait."—Booklist"The novel is well-written, vividly capturing the drama of Edmonds' story as well as larger wartime realities."—Library Media Connection
Autoren-Porträt von Marissa Moss
Marissa Moss has written and illustrated many books for children, including the popular Amelia's Notebook series, the picture book Nurse, Soldier, Spy, and a middle-grade novel, The Pharaoh's Secret. She lives in Berkeley, California.
Bibliographische Angaben
- Autor: Marissa Moss
- 2012, Englisch
- ISBN-10: 1613123671
- ISBN-13: 9781613123676
- Erscheinungsdatum: 15.09.2012
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- Größe: 4.70 MB
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Englisch
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