Behind Rebel Lines: The Incredible Story of Emma Edmonds, Civil War Spy

Contributor(s): Reit, Seymour (Author)

ISBN: 9780152164270

Publisher: Clarion Books

Binding Types:

Paperback

$9.99

Digicover (1-4 copies)

$22.94 (Final Price)

Readerbound (5-99 copies)

$21.74 (100+ copies: $20.99)

List/retail price:

$9.99

Pub Date: August 1, 2001

Dewey: B

LCCN: 2001016558

Lexile Code: 0830

Features: Bibliography, Illustrated, Price on Product

Target Age Group: 12 to UP

Physical Info: 0.50" H x 6.80" L x 4.40" W ( 0.20 lbs) 144 pages

BISAC Categories:

Series: Great Episodes

Accelerated Reader® Info

Quiz #:0000006303 ( Behind Rebel Lines: The Incredible Story of Emma Edmonds, Civil War Spy)

Reading level: 5.70

Interest level: MG+

Point value: 3.0

Descriptions, Reviews, etc.

Description: When war erupts between the States in 1861, President Lincoln makes an impassioned plea for volunteers. Determined not to remain on the sidelines, young Emma Edmonds poses as a man and enlists in the Union Army, becoming a cunning master of disguise, risking discovery and death behind Confederate lines. Illustrations.

Brief description:

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.

Review Quotes:

"The story is fast-moving, and Emma's spunk...is evident."--Kirkus Reviews

"This stranger-than-fiction story will captivate history buffs and hold the attention of the most reluctant reader."--Bank Street College of Education

"A suspense-filled account of a brave and loyal feminist."--Booklist

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