Anna Strong: A Spy During the American Revolution - Thrilling Historical Biography

Specifications

• Author: Sarah Glenn Marsh
• Illustrator: Sarah Green
• Publisher: Abrams Books for Young Readers
• Publication Date: March 3, 2020
• ISBN: 9781419734199
• Format: Hardcover
• Pages: Unpaged, with color illustrations
• Audience: Youth (Ages 6-9)

Review

"I love reading stories about women spies during the Revolutionary War. I had never heard of Anna Strong and was excited to share her story with my students. The text is rich with vocabulary and historical context. The illustrations by Sarah Green capture the historical period in lovely shades and patterns. This is a perfect nonfiction biography to share during national women's month." - Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2022

About the Book

Anna Strong: A Spy During the American Revolution tells the thrilling true story of Anna Smith Strong, a fearless woman who acted as a spy for George Washington during the Revolutionary War. Recruited by Washington’s spymaster, Major Benjamin Tallmadge, she joined the Culper Ring, a group of American spies. Anna helped pass important messages to Washington at great risk to herself and her family. One of her clever devices was to hang laundry in a planned fashion so that other spies could read the “message.” This book includes an author’s note, a bibliography, an index, and a spy code so kids can get involved in the action.

Special Features

• Includes a spy code for kids to create their own secret messages
• Rich historical context and vocabulary
• Beautiful illustrations by Sarah Green
• Author’s note, bibliography, and index included

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Don't miss out on this exciting and educational book about a brave woman who helped change the course of American history. Supplies are limited, so order your copy of Anna Strong: A Spy During the American Revolution today!