by Ann McGovern (Author), Harold Goodwin (Illustrator)
Deborah Sampson wanted to travel and have adventures, but since she had no money, the best way to do that was to join the army. This is the exciting true story of a woman who became a soldier during the American Revolutionary War, by dressing and acting like a man.
Author Biography
Ann McGovern has written over 35 children's books, including STONE SOUP; several books in the IF YOU LIVED... series; and SCRAM, KID! (Viking, 1974), which won the Horn Book Award. McGovern spent part of her career at Scholastic, where she created the SeeSaw Book Club. McGovern lives in New York City.
Number of Pages: 64
Dimensions: 0.25 x 7.5 x 5.25 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: June 01, 1990
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Secret Soldier
Interest Level: Middle Grades, 4-8
Reading Level: 4.1
Point Value: 1