The Secret Soldier
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 1975 · Est. 46 min read

The Secret Soldier

Written by Ann McGovern · Illustrated by Harold Goodwin and Katherine Thompson

A woman disguises herself as a man to fight in the Revolutionary War.

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64 pages· 6,883 words· Est. 46 min read· 590L
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Deborah Sampson dreams of adventure but lacks the means. Her daring solution? Disguise herself as a man and join the army during the American Revolutionary War. As she navigates the perils of battle and the constant threat of discovery, Deborah's courage and determination are tested. Will she achieve the freedom she seeks, or will her secret be her undoing? This true story of bravery and identity challenges the boundaries of gender and society, inviting readers to explore the extraordinary lengths one woman will go to for her dreams.

At a glance
Format
Mass Market Paperback
Pages
64
Words
6,883
Reading age
9–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
590L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.1
F&P level
~O
AR points
1
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
30651
Publication
Published
June 1, 1990
First published
January 1, 1975
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780590430524

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