Mary Bowser and the Civil War Spy Ring, Library Edition

Illustrated by Tony Cliff

$15.95

$21.95 CAD

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Your Mission: Find Mary’s secret diary using spycraft stools to uncover hidden codes!

It’s a true story of bravery: Mary Bowser was an African American spy for the Union who worked as a maid in the mansion of Confederate Jefferson Davis. From hair-raising close calls when she almost gets caught to how she uses her photographic memory to “steal” top secret documents. Mary’s story reads like a gripping novel.

It’s a mystery to solve: This hardcover library edition does not include any removable spy tools; a canny reader will unravel clues embedded in the text and illustrations to solve the book’s ultimate mystery and experience history in a whole new way.

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Spy on History

"A gripping story that offers a window into a pivotal time in U.S. history and puts a face to a little-known figure." — Publishers Weekly

"A thrilling read for lovers of history and mystery." — Shelf Awareness

"Structurally immersive, feminist friendly, beginner's chapter book focused on equality, female empowerment, freedom, and overcoming odds." — Bust.com

"This innovative interactive history book is sure to fascinate young would-be spies and detectives." — A Mighty Girl

"Alongside it being a great story, this will rise to the challenge to any curious-minded wannabe spies." — Black Girl Nerds

"Sometimes, a very special book comes along that allows your mind, and the kids' minds, to actively exercise and expand while tromping through a story and learning some history. Mary Bowser and the Civil War Spy Ring...is one such book." — Geek Dad

"This is a great introduction for Civil War buffs-in-the-making, young biography fans, and kids who are just learning to appreciate thrillers as a genre." — The Bookworm Sez

On Sale: Apr 2, 2019
Page Count: 96 pages
Publisher: Workman Kids
ISBN-13: 9781523507955

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Enigma Alberti

About the Author

Enigma Alberti is the nom de plume of a group of successful children’s book authors whose first book was Spy on History: Mary Bowser and the Civil War Spy Ring.

Scott Wegener is a comic book artist and co-creator of Atomic Robo.

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