The Secret Soldier: The Story of Deborah Sampson (Scholastic Biography)

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Summary: Secret Soldier : The Story of Deborah Sampson
Review: Ann McGovern has written an easily read biography for beginning readers of a woman who made historical history at the time of the Revolutionary War. Deborah disguised herself as a male soldier in the War so that she could seek adventure. She learned the hardships of the War first hand and kept her identity hidden until she was wounded. The illustrations in the story are a delightful addition which allows a young reader to stay interested in the text. I believe my son who is a reluctant reader will enjoy this book and learn about an interesting role that one women played in our countries history.

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Summary: A second grader says:buy it!!
Review: I read this in school. ex: deborah sampson wanted to be a soldier in the Revolutionary Army, so she dressed as a boy and signed up as Robert Shirtliff, called "Bobby". Some people called her "blooming boy" to tease her. She discovered that war was not an adventure but the most horrible thing in the world. After 1 1/2 years, she is put out of the army. I found this book interesting and exciting. In school, I got this book for reading group, but I read it all the way through without the group! I have to write my planet report now, so bye.

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Summary: The Secret Soldier
Review: The Secret Soldier is a marvellous biography about a valiant woman named Deborah Sampson. She was undoubtedly one of the most courageous and adventurous woman in America. This book is a fabulous story of a youthful woman who was born impoverished, and was ent from house to house until she came of ge to be on her own. Determined to discover adventure, she disguises herself as a soldier and fights in the Revolutionary War. She wanted adventure and she certainly got it.
I highly recommend this book to any variety of children. It is a quick read but at the same time it's very intriguing. I relished this book because it is a true story about a real girl who really lived. It captures your attention and doesn't let it go until the very end!

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Summary: The Secret Soldier
Review: This is a very exciting story that just happens to be true. It is about a girl who' s mother is not able to take care of her children and has to give them a way. Later on in life Deborah becomes a school teacher to help children. She then finds herself wanting help more. She enlists in the war and fights and does well. She ends up getting wounded and finds herself getting examined by someone who thinks she is a man. You'll have to read to find out the rest.