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Nurse, Soldier, Spy: The Story of Sarah Edmonds, a Civil War Hero
Marissa Moss - 2011
She took the name Frank Thompson and joined a Michigan army regiment to battle the Confederacy. Sarah excelled as a soldier and nurse on the battlefield. Because of her heroism, she was asked to become a spy. Her story comes to life through the signature illustrations and design of John Hendrix and the exciting storytelling of Marissa Moss.