Guts for glory : the story of Civil War soldier Rosetta Wakeman / written and illustrated by JoAnna Lapati.
Material type:
TextPublisher: Grand Rapids, Michigan : Eerdmans Books for Young Readers, 2024Description: 1 volume (unpaged) : illustrations (chiefly color), color map ; 23 x 29 cmContent type: - text
- still image
- unmediated
- volume
- 9780802854643
- 0802854648
- Story of Civil War soldier Rosetta Wakeman
- Wakeman, Sarah Rosetta, 1843-1864 -- Juvenile literature
- United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Participation, Female -- Juvenile literature
- United States. Army. New York Infantry Regiment, 153rd (1862-1865) -- Juvenile literature
- Women soldiers -- New York (State) -- Afton -- Juvenile literature
- Afton (N.Y.) -- Biography -- Juvenile literature
- Women -- Biography -- Juvenile literature
- African American women -- Biography -- Juvenile literature
| Item type | Home library | Collection | Shelving location | Call number | Materials specified | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Children's Book
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Main Library | Children's Biography | New | WAKEMAN, R. L299 | Available | 33111011250319 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
A dramatically illustrated biography of Private Rosetta "Lyons" Wakeman, the only soldier whose letters capture the Civil War from a woman's perspective.
In 1862, the war between North and South showed no signs of stopping. In rural New York, nineteen-year-old Rosetta Wakeman longed for a life beyond the family farm. One day she made a brave, bold choice: she cut her braid and disguised herself as a man. No one suspected that "Lyons" was a woman--not even when she signed up to fight for the Union. As Rosetta's new regiment traveled to Virginia, Washington, D.C., and Louisiana, she sent letter after letter home to New York. Army life wasn't easy, but Rosetta knew it was where she belonged-- supporting her family and serving her country.
Through intricately detailed scratchboard art and excerpts from Rosetta's letters, this fascinating biography introduces young readers to an unconventional woman who was determined to claim her own place in history. Memorable and inspiring, Guts for Glory is a stirring portrait of the Civil War and the courage of those who fought on its front lines.
Includes bibliographical references.
"Through scratchboard art and quotes from the subject's letters, this picture book biography follows the life of Sarah Rosetta Wakeman, who served in the Union army disguised as a man. Back matter materials include an author's note, two glossaries, recommended reading, a timeline of events, and additional historical information"-- Provided by publisher.
Ages 7-12 Eerdmans Books for Young Readers.