
Soldier's Secret
The Story of Deborah Sampson
Sheila Solomon Klass(Author)
Henry Holt & Company (Publisher)
Published on 31. March 2009
Book
Paperback/Softback
224 pages
978-0-8050-9739-9 (ISBN)
Description
In the 1700s, women's responsibilities were primarily child rearing and household duties. But Deborah Sampson wanted more from life. She wanted to read, to travel-and to fight for her country's independence. When the colonies went to war with the British in 1775, Deborah was intent on being part of the action. Seeing no other option, she disguised herself in a man's uniform and served in the Continental army for more than a year, her identity hidden from her fellow soldiers.
Accomplished writer Sheila Solomon Klass creates a gripping firstperson account of an extraordinary woman who lived a life full of danger, adventure, and intrigue.
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Language
English
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: From First Grade to Fifth Grade, Interest Age: From 11 to 15 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 203 mm
Width: 127 mm
Thickness: 13 mm
Weight
272 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-8050-9739-9 (9780805097399)
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SHEILA SOLOMON KLASS has been writing fiction for young adults for nearly five decades. Her books include The Uncivil War ; Shooting Star: A Novel About Annie Oakley; and Little Women Next Door. Ms. Klass lives in New York City.