I'm Deborah Sampson: A Soldier in the War of Revolution
SKU
047867
ISBN
9781632461131
Grade 5-10
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Lovers of historical fiction will devour Patricia Clapp’s
book I’m Deborah Sampson, a story based on a true account and set during
the Revolutionary War. A tale of true love and heartbreak. Deborah Sampson
“Private Robert Shurtlieff” takes up the mantle of her fallen love and continues
the fight he gave his life for. Deborah finds peace in her loss through prayer
and walking close with God. Add this text as a literature selection for middle
school and high school students while learning about the Revolutionary War.
Publisher's Description of I'm Deborah Sampson: A Soldier in the War of Revolution
After
experiencing severe hardship during her young life, fifteen-year old
Deborah Sampson has finally found true love with eighteen-year old
Robbie Thomas. Before the two of them can get married, Robbie feels
obligated to fight for his country against the British in the
Revolutionary War. When he is killed in action, a grief-stricken Deborah
decides to carry on in his honor by disguising herself as a man and
joining the Continental Army. In addition to facing the horrors of war,
"Private Robert Shurtlieff" must go to extraordinary lengths to prevent
his fellow soldiers from discovering his real identity. Based on a true
story, I'm Deborah Sampson is a classic work of historical young adult fiction from one of the most popular writers in the genre.