Fantastic story -- Sarah Edmonds is quite amazing. The book is very graphically exciting, too -- yummy typefaces. ( )

With large typography and bold, acrylic wash painting, Moss and Hendrix convey the incredible life story of Sarah Edmonds, who fought for the Union army disguised as a man and later became the only wom - an recognized as a Civil War veteran.

An inspiring story about Sarah Edmonds also know as Frank Thompson. A young woman who dresses as a man to escape an arranged marriage; who later joins the Union army where she has many jobs and disguises. The illustrations are caricature-esque and 'Frank' is drawn very masculine; when first looking at the cover, I would have not thought the book was about a woman who impersonated a man. Overall this historical non-fiction book is a must read about the first female civil war hero. ( )

Entertaining and unique! The story is so interesting and made even more incredible by the fact that it is true. What stands out so much is the way the text interacts with the illustration. It's very cool and coincides with the "larger-than-life" nature of the story. I think the text and illustration make this a very fun story to read. Also love that it shows that woman were capable of just as much as men during a time when no one thought so. ( )

Nurse, solider, spy was an incredible book. Sarah Emma had been living on the run since she was a teenager. Not only has she been on the run but she had also been dressing in men attire, Hoping to escape a marriage. Emma's willingness to enlist in the Army while disguising herself took great bravery. The book showed the heart of a woman that was equally tough and heroic as any one else. Emma chose to put herself and life on the line for her country and that's a very commendable act. ( )