Hiding in Plain Sight

By Beth Anderson, Sally Wern Comport (Illustrator)

Can a daring detective outsmart assassins to save Lincoln's life?

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48 pages

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Kate Warne, America's first female detective, races against time to thwart a deadly plot against president-elect Abraham Lincoln. As Southern rebels plan an assassination in Baltimore, Kate must use disguises and cunning to ensure Lincoln's safe passage to Washington, DC. With spies lurking and Lincoln's refusal to alter his route, the stakes couldn't be higher. Will Kate's daring plan succeed, or will history take a darker turn? Dive into this thrilling tale of courage and intrigue, where every move could mean life or death for the future president.

From the publisher

An ALSC Notable Children’s BookA Bank Street Best Book America’s first female detective Kate Warne’s mission? Protect president-elect Abraham Lincoln from Southern rebels bent on assassinating him before his inauguration. Abraham Lincoln faces a dangerous and uncertain future after leaving Springfield, Illinois, for his inauguration in Washington, DC. Luckily for him, detective Kate Warne has his back, even if he didn’t know it yet. Working for the Pinkerton Detective Agency, Kate uncovers the rebel plot to kill Abraham Lincoln in Baltimore. Kate warns Lincoln’s staff that this only Southern city on his inaugural train route to Washington, DC is planning a deadly welcome. President-elect Lincoln is urged to change his route. But he refuses to cancel his commitments. In a race against time, Kate and Pinkerton have one last chance. Using disguises, false names, and the cover of darkness, the detectives put their plan into action. Can they sneak Lincoln through Baltimore undetected? Can they fool the spies watching his every move? Can they get Lincoln safely to DC? This exciting American history picture book from award-winning author Beth Anderson, well-known for action-packed books on daring women, and illustrated by Sally Wern Comport in her signature mix of collage, drawing, and paint, brings Kate Warne to thrilling and vivid life. A great read for President’s Day!

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