Liberty Letters: Secrets of Civil War Spies
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Liberty Letters: Secrets of Civil War Spies  -     By: Nancy LeSourd

Liberty Letters: Secrets of Civil War Spies

ZonderKidz / 2008 / Paperback

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Uncover the secrets of Civil War spies in this gripping historical fiction series! Molly and Emma, two girls caught up in the conflict, risk everything to support the Union cause. Filled with period details, "Secrets of Civil War Spies" brings the past to life for young readers. Author Nancy LeSourd weaves period-accurate details into a tale that will inspire 8-12 year old readers to learn from the past and shape the future. Part of the Liberty Letters series. 256 pages

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Title: Liberty Letters: Secrets of Civil War Spies
By: Nancy LeSourd
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 256
Vendor: ZonderKidz
Publication Date: 2008
Dimensions: 8.50 X 5.50 X 0.64 (inches)
Weight: 7 ounces
ISBN: 0310713900
ISBN-13: 9780310713906
Ages: 9-12
Series: Liberty Letters
Stock No: WW713906

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In this historical fiction book by former educator Nancy Lesourd, young readers can experience American history through the letters of two girls witnessing the Civil War firsthand: Molly, who joins a spy ring against the Confederacy in Richmond supported by her Union-loyal aunt; and Emma, who disguised herself as a boy to help the Yankee cause, and who is based on the real-life Sarah Emma Edmunds. Filled with period-accurate information, this book brings history to life and is also perfect for classrooms or homeschool use.

Within this novel in Liberty Letters series, late-elementary and middle school readers can explore the fictionalized story of two girls who find themselves in the middle of world-shaping events.

Desperate to help the Union, Emma dresses herself as a boy and enlists as a Yankee soldier, and is soon fighting with her regiment on Virginia battlefields and spying for the Union. While in Richmond, her friend Molly discovers a spy ring against the Confederacy and finds herself aiding their cause. While the war tears the nation apart, both girls must find a way to keep their secrets safe and decide whether they will risk everything--including their lives and freedom--for what they believe.

While reading Secrets of Civil War Spies, readers 8-12 will also encounter:

  • Period-accurate historical details that help bring history to life in an entertaining and educational way—including information on the actual Sarah Emma Edmunds
  • An exploration of the challenges and barriers women faced in that time period, including tests to their beliefs
  • A chance to think through how they may have reacted in these important times … and how they can act today as history continues to unfold around them.

Secrets of Civil War Spies is:

  • an ideal addition to homeschool or classroom history curriculums
  • perfect for any young woman interested in history or what they can do to shape our world today based on the important lessons of the past
  • a great gift for birthdays or holidays that will also empower and inspire the young girl in your life

And if you enjoyed Secrets of Civil War Spies, don’t forget to check out the other books in the Liberty Letters series: Adventures in Jamestown, Escape on the Underground Railroad, and Attack at Pearl Harbor

Author Bio

Nancy LeSourd grew up in Atlanta, Georgia during the turbulent civil rights era of the sixties, where she learned first-hand as a teenager the impact that a young person can have on history. She taught history in middle school and high school before becoming a lawyer. She currently lives with her husband, Jeff, and their children, Luke and Cate at antebellum Evergreen Farm in the Quaker community of Lincoln, Virginia, the site of the adventures of the Underground Railroad book in the Liberty Letters series. For more information, visit www.libertyletters.com

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