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Upon Secrecy
By Castrovilla, Selene & Crosby, Jeff & Jackson, Shelley
- ISBN
- 978-1-59078-573-7
- Publisher
- Calkins Creek Books
REVIEWS
School Library Journal
Reviewed on October 1, 2009
Gr 4-6 This well-written book focuses on the most famous exploit of the Culper Spy Ring, a trusted group based in New York City that provided intelligence to General George Washington. In 1780, they alerted him to the British fleet's movements while the Americans were awaiting the arrival of French troops and naval support. Without this information and Washington's counter ruse, the American chances of winning the w...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2009
Basing his text on historical accounts, Castrovilla weaves a daring tale of espionage during the Revolutionary War. Relying on the Culper Spy Ri...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
