Behind Rebel Lines: The Incredible Story of Emma Edmonds, Civil War Spy ( Great Episodes )
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.
Target age group 9 to 12
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.
Target age group 9 to 12
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CategoryYoung Adult Nonfiction
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Age Group9 to 12 yrs
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Grade Level5+
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LanguageEnglish
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BindingPaperback
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Theme 1History
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Theme 2Mystery & Suspense
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Detailed (BISAC) Subject/ThemeUnited States - Colonial & Revolutionary Periods
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Awards
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AuthorReit, Seymour
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SeriesGreat Episodes
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Lexile Level830
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AR Level5.7
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Deweyb
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PublisherHoughton Mifflin
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Publication Date8/1/2001
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Pages144
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Dimensions0.5 H × 6.8 L × 4.4 W
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Case Qty48
