
By Ann McGovern, Harold Goodwin (Illustrator), Katherine Thompson (Illustrator)
A woman disguises herself as a man to fight in the Revolutionary War.
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.
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