Soldier's Secret: The Story of Deborah Sampson

Soldier's Secret: The Story of Deborah SampsonIn the 1700s, women's responsibilities were primarily child rearing and household duties. But Deborah Sampson wanted more from life. She wanted to read, to travel and to fight for her country's independence. When the colonies went to war with the British in 1775, Deborah was intent on being part of the action. Seeing no other option, she disguised herself in a man's uniform and served in the Continental army for more than a year, her identity hidden

In the 1700s, women's responsibilities were primarily child rearing and household duties. But Deborah Sampson wanted more from life. She wanted to read, to travel--and to fight for her country's independence. When the colonies went to war with the British in 1775, Deborah was intent on being part of the action. Seeing no other option, she disguised herself in a man's uniform and served in the Continental army for more than a year, her identity hidden from her fellow soldiers.

Accomplished writer Sheila Solomon Klass creates a gripping firstperson account of an extraordinary woman who lived a life full of danger, adventure, and intrigue.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Henry Holt & Company
Published: 03/31/2009
ISBN: 9780805097399
Pages: 224
Weight: 0.54lbs
Size: 7.99h x 5.00w x 0.51d
Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 130756 / Soldier's Secret: The Story of Deborah Sampson
Reading Level: 5.6 / Interest Level: Middle Grade / Point Value: 6