Book Series · 6 Books

Great Episodes Books

In order from Behind Rebel Lines to Or Give Me Death.

The Great Episodes series is a set of 6 chapter books by Seymour Reit, published between 1988 and 2003. Written for ages 8–12, most books run about 240 pages.

Behind Rebel Lines
The Riddle of Penncroft Farm
The Legend of Jimmy Spoon
Guns for General Washington
The Fifth of March
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Behind Rebel Lines
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Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 1988

Behind Rebel Lines

By Seymour Reit

A woman disguises as a man to spy during the Civil War.

144 pages
Hardcover
Summary: A daring Canadian woman transforms herself into a man to infiltrate Confederate lines, risking everything to gather intelligence for the Union army. Will her courage outsmart the enemy, or will her true identity be discovered? Dive into a world of espionage, deception, and bravery in the heart of the Civil War.
The complete set

Great Episodes Series

6 books · Published 1988–2003

Series
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$1295

Behind Rebel Lines

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 1988

A woman disguises as a man to spy during the Civil War.

The Riddle of Penncroft Farm

Chapter Book · Ages 10–12 · 1989

A boy's only hope to solve a Revolutionary War mystery lies in ghostly tales.

The Legend of Jimmy Spoon

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1990

A boy's quest for adventure leads him to an unexpected new life.

Guns for General Washington

Chapter Book · Ages 10–12 · 1990

A young man braves winter to transport cannons, shaping America's future.

The Fifth of March

Chapter Book · Ages 10–12 · 1993

A young girl navigates danger and intrigue in 1770 Boston.

Or Give Me Death

Chapter Book · Ages 10–12 · 2003

A daughter guards a dark secret to protect her family from inherited madness.

Good to know

Common Questions

How many books are in the Great Episodes series?

There are 6 books in the Great Episodes series. It began with Behind Rebel Lines in 1988, and the newest book, Or Give Me Death, was published in 2003.

What ages are the Great Episodes books best for?

The series is best for ages 8–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Great Episodes to life.

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Seymour Reit

Author
02

Dorothea Jensen

Author
03

Kristiana Gregory

Author
04

Ann Rinaldi

Author

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