
Behind Rebel Lines
The Incredible Story of Emma Edmonds, Civil War Spy
Seymour Reit(Author)
Clarion Books (Publisher)
Published on 1. August 2001
Book
Paperback/Softback
144 pages
978-0-15-216427-0 (ISBN)
Description
Seymour Reit, the creator of Casper the friendly ghost, blends fact with fiction in this captivating tale about one woman who dared to go behind enemy lines as a spy for the Union Army.
Canadian-born Emma Edmonds loved the thrill of adventure and chasing freedom, so in 1861 when the Civil War began, she enlisted in the Union Army.
With cropped hair and men's clothing, Emma transformed herself into a peddler, slave, bookkeeper and more, seamlessly gathering information and safely escaping each time.
This fictionalized biography about the daring exploits of a cunning master of disguise, risking discovery and death for the sake of freedom, will inspire readers for generations to come.
Canadian-born Emma Edmonds loved the thrill of adventure and chasing freedom, so in 1861 when the Civil War began, she enlisted in the Union Army.
With cropped hair and men's clothing, Emma transformed herself into a peddler, slave, bookkeeper and more, seamlessly gathering information and safely escaping each time.
This fictionalized biography about the daring exploits of a cunning master of disguise, risking discovery and death for the sake of freedom, will inspire readers for generations to come.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Target group
Young adult
US School Grade: Second Grade and over, Interest Age: From 12 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Illustrations
Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 176 mm
Width: 113 mm
Thickness: 9 mm
Weight
109 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-15-216427-0 (9780152164270)
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08/2014
Clarion Books
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Person
SEYMOUR REIT is the author of more than eighty books for young readers. An experienced animated cartoonist, he is also the creator of Casper the Friendly Ghost. Mr. Reit lives in New York City.