Behind Rebel Lines - (Great Episodes) by Seymour Reit (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>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.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>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. </b> <p/> 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. <p/> 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. <p/> 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. <br><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"The story is fast-moving, and Emma's spunk...is evident."--<i>Kirkus Reviews</i><br>"This stranger-than-fiction story will captivate history buffs and hold the attention of the most reluctant reader."--Bank Street College of Education<br>"A suspense-filled account of a brave and loyal feminist."--<i>Booklist</i><br><br>
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