{"product_id":"secrets-of-civil-war-spies-9780310713906","title":"Secrets of Civil War Spies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn 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.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWithin 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesperate 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile reading \u003cem\u003eSecrets of Civil War Spies, \u003c\/em\u003ereaders 8-12 will also encounter: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeriod-accurate historical details that help bring history to life in an entertaining and educational way--including information on the actual Sarah Emma Edmunds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn exploration of the challenges and barriers women faced in that time period, including tests to their beliefs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSecrets of Civil War Spies\u003c\/em\u003e is: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ean ideal addition to homeschool or classroom history curriculums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eperfect 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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea great gift for birthdays or holidays that will also empower and inspire the young girl in your life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd if you enjoyed \u003cem\u003eSecrets of Civil War Spies, \u003c\/em\u003edon't forget to check out the other books in the Liberty Letters series: \u003cem\u003eAdventures in Jamestown, Escape on the Underground Railroad, \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eAttack at Pearl Harbor\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLeSourd, Nancy:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eNancy 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\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Zonderkidz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50460110586130,"sku":"9780310713906","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_886fce30-3676-492c-aaa7-d9c16fac92a3.jpg?v=1730027846","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/secrets-of-civil-war-spies-9780310713906","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}