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Nurse, Soldier, Spy: The Story of Sarah Edmonds, a Civil War Hero (Hardcover)
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Nurse, Soldier, Spy: The Story of Sarah Edmonds, a Civil War Hero (Hardcover)
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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.Praise for Nurse, Soldier, Spy"The incredible story of how
Sarah Edmonds becomes Frank Thompson is full of adventure, bravado
and pathos. Spirited pen-and-ink drawings, full of period detail
and war action always focus on the intriguing Frank..." -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 "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 focused view makes the book accessible
for children. 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."
-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
"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
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