Behind Rebel Lines: The Incredible Story of Emma Edmonds, Civil War Spy
Behind Rebel Lines: The Incredible Story of Emma Edmonds, Civil War Spy
49 pages1-hour read
Fiction
Novel
YA
Published in 1988
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Who is James Vesey? How does he influence Emma’s decision to become a spy?
2.
Comment on women’s traditional roles during the Civil War era. What functions would they perform for the war effort?
3.
On several occasions, luck intervenes on Emma’s behalf. Pick two examples and discuss them.
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