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The spy who wore petticoats : a graphic novel biography of Anna Strong / by Bruce Berglund ; illustrated by Alicia Reyes.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextSeries: Graphic library. Barrier breakersPublication details: North Mankato, Minn. : Capstone Press, c2025.Description: 32 p. : col. ill., map ; 24 cmISBN:
  • 9781669083160
  • 9781669083115
Subject(s): Genre/Form: DDC classification:
  • 92 15
  • B 15
  • 973.3 15
  • 973.3/85/092 23
LOC classification:
  • E280.S75 B474 2025
Contents:
A revolution in peril -- The fearless Mrs. Strong -- The Culper spies -- Finding the traitor -- The president salutes his spy -- More about Anna Smith Strong and the Culper spies.
Summary: "During the Revolutionary War, an unsuspecting woman named Anna Smith Strong became one of America's most wanted spies. In this action-packed graphic novel, follow Strong's brilliant plan of passing communications to George Washington's Continental Army. To keep the information secret from British soldiers, this brave Patriot hung out her laundry--including her famous petticoats--in a specific pattern, a coded message for her allies. With fast-paced text and full-color illustrations, this nonfiction graphic novel showcases the courage and quick thinking of one of history's unsung heroes"--Provided by the publisher.
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BOOK Wasatch County Library First Floor Junior NonFiction Graphic Novels J GN 92 Strong (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 34301002161398
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Includes glossary.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 31).

A revolution in peril -- The fearless Mrs. Strong -- The Culper spies -- Finding the traitor -- The president salutes his spy -- More about Anna Smith Strong and the Culper spies.

"During the Revolutionary War, an unsuspecting woman named Anna Smith Strong became one of America's most wanted spies. In this action-packed graphic novel, follow Strong's brilliant plan of passing communications to George Washington's Continental Army. To keep the information secret from British soldiers, this brave Patriot hung out her laundry--including her famous petticoats--in a specific pattern, a coded message for her allies. With fast-paced text and full-color illustrations, this nonfiction graphic novel showcases the courage and quick thinking of one of history's unsung heroes"--Provided by the publisher.

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GN 660 Lexile.

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3-5.

Accelerated Reader AR Middle Grades 4.6 0.5 quiz: 552611

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