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Patience Wright: American Sculptor and Revolutionary Spy

by Pegi Deitz Shea

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ISBN13: 9780805067705
ISBN10: 0805067701
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The intriguing story of one of Americas first spies—a woman!

Born in 1725 in the American colonies, Patience Wright discovered her talent for art at an early age. As an adult, she joined her sister in a wax-sculpting business and later moved on her own to England. There, Patience became a spy for the colonies, hiding messages in the sculpted busts she sent to her sisters waxworks in America. Here is the story of a woman who lived an extraordinary life, full of art and intrigue.

 
Patience Wright is a 2008 Bank Street - Best Children's Book of the Year.

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About the Author

Pegi Deitz Shea is the author of many books for young readers, such as Liberty Rising: The Story of the Statue of Liberty. She lives in Connecticut.

Bethanne Andersen has illustrated several acclaimed books for children, including Seven Brave Women. She lives in Boise, Idaho.

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mrphoto2, April 1, 2007 (view all comments by mrphoto2)
This book helps to keep our history alive.
School children today receive very little instruction on the American Revolution. There are so many forgotten figures.
I belong to Sheldon's Horse, of the 2nd Continental Light Dragoons. Benjamin Tallmadge, an officer with the original unit, later became Gen Washington's Chief of Intelligence. Anna Strong aided Tallmadge's network which was known as the "Culper Spy Ring" Women played important roles as spys. Thank you Pegi Shea.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780805067705
Author:
Shea, Pegi Deitz
Publisher:
Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)
Illustrator:
Andersen, Bethanne
Author:
Andersen, Bethanne
Author:
Shea, Pegi Dietz
Subject:
Girls & Women
Subject:
Biography & Autobiography - Historical
Subject:
History - United States/Colonial & Revolutionary
Subject:
Spies
Subject:
Sculptors
Subject:
United States / Colonial & Revolutionary Periods
Subject:
Historical
Subject:
Girls
Subject:
Women
Subject:
History/United States/Colonial
Subject:
Revolutionary Periods
Subject:
History/United States/Colonial & Revolutionary Periods
Subject:
Children s Nonfiction-US History
Series Volume:
American Sculptor an
Publication Date:
20070220
Binding:
Hardback
Grade Level:
Children/juvenile
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Full-color illustrations throughout
Pages:
40
Dimensions:
11.42x8.76x.36 in. .88 lbs.
Age Level:
06-10
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