"Deborah Sampson" by Laura Murray tells the inspiring true story of a young woman who disguises herself as a man to fight in the American Revolution. Eager to prove her bravery and independence, Deborah adopts the name Robert Shurtlieff and enlists in the Continental Army. As she navigates the challenges of military life while keeping her identity a secret, she demonstrates remarkable courage and resilience. Through her journey, Deborah confronts the societal norms of her time, ultimately paving the way for future generations of women to embrace their strength and seek their own paths to freedom and equality. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Biographies .

This book has been graded for interest at 8-12 years.

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 2021 by Pebble Books .

Laura Murray was a teacher before becoming a writer, and she has had to deal with many an escaped gingerbread man in her time. She lives in McLean, Virginia. Mike Lowery is a professor of illustration at the Savannah College of Art and Design and a children's book illustrator. His works include The Gingerbread Man Loose at Christmas and the Doodle Adventures series. He lives with his wife and their daughter in Atlanta, Georgia.