I'm Deborah Sampson

By Patrica Clapp

A young woman disguises herself as a soldier to fight in the Revolutionary War and honor her lost love.

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224 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Deborah Sampson, heartbroken by the loss of her beloved Robbie in the Revolutionary War, takes a daring step. Disguised as 'Private Robert Shurtlieff,' she joins the Continental Army, determined to fight in his honor. As she navigates the brutal realities of war, Deborah must also conceal her true identity from her fellow soldiers. Will her courage and resolve be enough to survive the battlefield and keep her secret safe? Based on a true story, this tale of bravery and love challenges the boundaries of identity and sacrifice.

From the publisher

After experiencing severe hardship during her young life, fifteen-year old Deborah Sampson has finally found true love with eighteen-year old Robbie Thomas. Before the two of them can get married, Robbie feels obligated to fight for his country against the British in the Revolutionary War. When he is killed in action, a grief-stricken Deborah decides to carry on in his honor by disguising herself as a man and joining the Continental Army. In addition to facing the horrors of war, “Private Robert Shurtlieff” must go to extraordinary lengths to prevent his fellow soldiers from discovering his real identity. Based on a true story, I’m Deborah Sampson is a classic work of historical young adult fiction from one of the most popular writers in the genre.

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