Cloaked in Courage: Uncovering Deborah Sampson, Patriot Soldier

The remarkable story of Deborah Sampson, a woman who fought in the American Revolution disguised as a man—and who ends up finding her true identity and purpose in life.

Deborah Sampson didn’t like being told what to do, especially by the King of England. Fiercely independent, 18-year-old Deborah enlists as Robert Shurtliff in George Washington’s Continental Army to fight for her country’s independence. But being a soldier is hard, dangerous work. Can she fight for her country and keep her identity a secret? Can she also discover who she really is and find her true purpose? This unbelievable story from American history about a woman with a rebel spirit will inspire and enlighten young readers.

• 48 pages
• Hardcover
• Grade level ‏ : ‎ 2 - 5
• Reading age ‏ : ‎ 7 - 10 years
• 9.37 x 0.47 x 11.3 inches
• by Beth Anderson (Author), Anne Lambelet (Illustrator)