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Behind Rebel Lines: The Incredible Story of Emma Edmonds, Civil War Spy
Behind Rebel Lines The Incredible Story of Emma Edmonds Civil War Spy
Author: Seymour Reit
In 1861, when war erupted between the States, President Lincoln made an impassioned plea for volunteers. Determined not to remain on the sidelines, Emma Edmonds cropped her hair, donned men?s clothing, and enlisted in the Union Army. Posing in turn as a slave, peddler, washerwoman, and fop, Emma became a cunning master of disguise, risking disco...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780152004248
ISBN-10: 0152004246
Publication Date: 3/1991
Pages: 114
Reading Level: Ages 9-12
Rating:
  • Currently 3.7/5 Stars.
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3.7 stars, based on 9 ratings
Publisher: Harcourt Childrens Books (J)
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
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reviewed Behind Rebel Lines: The Incredible Story of Emma Edmonds, Civil War Spy on + 125 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
When I ordered this book from our book swap group, I didn't realize it was for ages 10-14! Nevertheless, being interested in the history of women who served during the Civil War, I went ahead and read it. I would rate this book as more appropriate for 12, 13 and 14 year olds. Most younger children would not have the historical background on Civil War battles and issues to hold their interest. This book would be good for young women, 12-14, since it focuses on a strong female role model, and for any young person interested in Civil War history.
Psalm150 avatar reviewed Behind Rebel Lines: The Incredible Story of Emma Edmonds, Civil War Spy on + 275 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
The civil war is not my favorite thing to read about. This is the FIRST book I think I've ever read that was interesting that is about things that went on during that dreadful time. To think that as many as four hundred women did this exact thing during the civil war is amazing. The story flowed well, was not overbearing or depressing.
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Helpful Score: 1
I thought this was very good and inspiring!
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reviewed Behind Rebel Lines: The Incredible Story of Emma Edmonds, Civil War Spy on + 136 more book reviews
A pretty good book for the middle school kid
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Used in the Sonlight homeschool curriculum
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Interesting story
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its good. better than i expected
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It was an interesting book, but there was something about the writing that did not feel right for me. Just did not sound like a true story and it is supposed to be.


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