ages 12 and UP Historical Fiction
s e lling points ■■ Bestselling author: Moss’s classic Amelia’s Notebook series has made her a name in children’s
A Soldier’s Secret T he I ncre d ible T rue S to ry o f S arah E d m o n d s , a C ivil War H er o ■ ■ By M a r i s s a M o s s
The only novel for young people about Sarah Edmonds, the Civil War hero who disguised herself as a man
literature, as have her books with Abrams, The Pharaoh’s Secret
March is Wome n's Histor y M o nt h
and Nurse, Soldier, Spy ■■ Timely subject matter: 2011–15 marks the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, and many people are intrigued by this part of our nation’s history
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■■ Appeal for teen readers: Themes
Soldier’s Secret
of self-discovery, falling in love,
★ “ A female Civil War soldier
and gender-bending are sure to
is brought alive for
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readers. . . . An intimate
■■ New content: Includes a
look at a soldier’s life from
reader's guide
a compelling, historical perspective.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review ★ “ A captivating piece of YA historical fiction.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review “ 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’s novel offers a fascinating, first-person portrait.” —Booklist
s pecifications 400 pages, 5½ × 8¼" Paperback
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. Her adventures include serving as a nurse on the battlefield and spying for the Union Army, and being captured
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by (and escaping 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, a
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detailed note on sources, and a new readers guide.
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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 the San Francisco Bay Area.
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