John Hendrix
Author
Publisher
Abrams Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
©2009
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
In the late 1850s, at a time when many men and women spoke out against slavery, few had the same impact as John Brown, the infamous white abolitionist who backed his beliefs with unstoppable action.
Author
Publisher
Abrams Books for Young Readers
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
This picture book tells the true story of Sarah Emma Edmonds, who at age nineteen disguised herself as a man in order to fight in the Civil War. 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.