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Secrets of Civil War Spies (Paperback)
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Secrets of Civil War Spies (Paperback)
Series: Liberty Letters
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List price R186
Loot Price R144
Discovery Miles 1 440
You Save R42 (23%)
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In this historical fiction book by former educator Nancy Lesourd,
young readers can experience American history through the letters
of two girls witnessing the Civil War firsthand: Molly, who joins a
spy ring against the Confederacy in Richmond supported by her
Union-loyal aunt; and Emma, who disguised herself as a boy to help
the Yankee cause, and who is based on the real-life Sarah Emma
Edmunds. Filled with period-accurate information, this book brings
history to life and is also perfect for classrooms or homeschool
use. Within this novel in Liberty Letters series, late-elementary
and middle school readers can explore the fictionalized story of
two girls who find themselves in the middle of world-shaping
events. Desperate to help the Union, Emma dresses herself as a boy
and enlists as a Yankee soldier, and is soon fighting with her
regiment on Virginia battlefields and spying for the Union. While
in Richmond, her friend Molly discovers a spy ring against the
Confederacy and finds herself aiding their cause. While the war
tears the nation apart, both girls must find a way to keep their
secrets safe and decide whether they will risk
everything--including their lives and freedom--for what they
believe. While reading Secrets of Civil War Spies, readers 8-12
will also encounter: Period-accurate historical details that help
bring history to life in an entertaining and educational
way-including information on the actual Sarah Emma Edmunds An
exploration of the challenges and barriers women faced in that time
period, including tests to their beliefs A chance to think through
how they may have reacted in these important times ... and how they
can act today as history continues to unfold around them. Secrets
of Civil War Spies is: an ideal addition to homeschool or classroom
history curriculums perfect for any young woman interested in
history or what they can do to shape our world today based on the
important lessons of the past a great gift for birthdays or
holidays that will also empower and inspire the young girl in your
life And if you enjoyed Secrets of Civil War Spies, don't forget to
check out the other books in the Liberty Letters series: Adventures
in Jamestown, Escape on the Underground Railroad, and Attack at
Pearl Harbor
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