Description: "Virginia Hall was an athletic, outdoorsy girl who dreamed of joining the foreign service and becoming an ambassador. Despite numerous setbacks, including losing her leg to gangrene after an accident, Virginia never wavered in her determination to serve her country. After the outbreak of World War II, a chance meeting on a train changed her life. Virginia joined the Allied Intelligence services as one of its first women agents, where she organized French resistance fighters, performed daring rescues, and provided the Allies with intelligence that was key for ousting the Nazis"--
Review Quotes: "Traces the exciting life of a pioneering spy who became the CIA's first tenured woman officer... the short chapters, plentiful photos, and ample white space makes this inviting to readers overwhelmed by dense text... a satisfying introduction to a remarkable woman's influential contributions to espionage."--Kirkus Reviews
"Friddell's love letter to a lesser-known WWII spy presents an impressive true story in an inviting format... A riveting exploration of Virginia Hall's life and work, especially her undercover escapades, told with as much ease and enjoyment as a wartime spy mystery."--Booklist"This inspiring tale of courage, intelligence, and determination introduces Virginia Hall, one of history's most remarkable, but relatively unknown, heroes... This biography is a good addition to a secondary school's biography collection. Readers who enjoy stories of bravery, espionage, and strong female figures will find Hall's story both thrilling and inspiring."-School Library Journal