The Secret Soldier

Deborah Sampson did not want to settle down and get married like all the other young girls-not yet, anyhow. She wanted to travel. She wanted adventure. She wanted to do daring things. — The war for American independence had been going on for about six years. "Why Can't I join the army?" Deborah thought. But she knew the army was for men only. "Then I'll dress like a man and be a soldier." Deborah told herself. And that is what she did.

This is the true story of Deborah Sampson, who looked for adventure -- and found it.

Author: Ann McGovern

Publisher: Scholastic

Released Date: 1975

ISBN: 0590405276