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.
Author’s note. Bibliography. Full-color illustrations were created with traditional pencil drawing, and a variety of hand-painted and hand-drawn textures, all of which were combined and colored in Adobe Photoshop.
Book Genres Autobiography/Biography, Narrative Nonfiction, Picture Book
Canadian Rights Yes
Dewey B
Title alpha Cloaked in Courage: Uncovering Deborah Sampson, Patriot Soldier
Category Biography Elementary Plus
Pages Count 48
Genre Nonfiction
Topics Deborah Gannett Sampson (1760–1827). Colonial and Revolutionary periods. American Revolution (1775–1783). Soldiers. Women in war. US history.
Lexile 650L
JLG Span Spring
Language English
Rights type Print
Publication date 2022-11-14
JLG Release Date Mar 2023
Minimum grade 1
Maximum grade 4
Reading level Elementary
Format Print
Biography Elementary Plus (Grades 1-4)
Biography Elementary Plus
Biography Elementary Plus (Grades 1-4)
For Grades 1-4
This 14 book collections offers beginning readers fascinating biographies and compelling personal stories that provide a view into history or perspective on the issues of our times.