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Behind rebel lines
First published 1988 · 114 pages
A thrilling true-history adventure about shedding one's identity to undertake daring espionage in the heart of a fractured nation.
What it feels like
Reading this book feels like stepping into a clandestine mission where every shadow holds potential danger. It offers a brisk, accessible journey into the past, specifically tailored for younger readers who crave the thrill of true historical espionage. The atmosphere is steeped in the tension of wartime secrets and the daring reality of living under a false identity. The prose is straightforward yet engaging, keeping the stakes high without becoming bogged down in dense historical minutiae. It is an earnest and adventurous exploration of courage and defiance. Readers who are captivated by real-life tales of bravery, secret service, and individuals who break the mold to change history will find themselves completely absorbed in this suspenseful historical narrative.
- Mood
- tense
- clandestine
- daring
- Tone
- earnest
- adventurous
- informative
- suspenseful
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- hidden identities · wartime espionage · courage under pressure · defying expectations
- The writing
- Accessible and straightforward, designed to keep younger readers engaged with historical facts through a lens of suspense.
- The arc
- Moves from the initial thrill of a daring disguise to the high-stakes tension of operating behind enemy lines.
- Who it's for
- Young history buffs and anyone drawn to true stories of secret missions and bold defiance.
Content notes
- wartime peril
- threat of discovery
About the book
Recounts the story of the Canadian woman who disguised herself as a man and slipped behind Confederate lines to spy for the Union army.
Bibliography: p. 101-102.
Description from Open Library.
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