Behind Rebel Lines - (Great Episodes) by Seymour Reit (Paperback)

About the Book

When war erupts between the States in 1861, President Lincoln makes an impassioned plea for volunteers. Determined not to remain on the sidelines, young Emma Edmonds poses as a man and enlists in the Union Army, becoming a cunning master of disguise, risking discovery and death behind Confederate lines. Illustrations.

Book Synopsis

Seymour Reit, the creator of Casper the friendly ghost, blends fact with fiction in this captivating tale about one woman who dared to go behind enemy lines as a spy for the Union Army.

Canadian-born Emma Edmonds loved the thrill of adventure and chasing freedom, so in 1861 when the Civil War began, she enlisted in the Union Army.

With cropped hair and men's clothing, Emma transformed herself into a peddler, slave, bookkeeper and more, seamlessly gathering information and safely escaping each time.

This fictionalized biography about the daring exploits of a cunning master of disguise, risking discovery and death for the sake of freedom, will inspire readers for generations to come.

Review Quotes

"The story is fast-moving, and Emma's spunk...is evident."--Kirkus Reviews
"This stranger-than-fiction story will captivate history buffs and hold the attention of the most reluctant reader."--Bank Street College of Education
"A suspense-filled account of a brave and loyal feminist."--Booklist
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