Patience Wright
American Sculptor and Revolutionary Spy
Shea, Pegi Deitz
Andersen, Bethanne (ILT)
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BOOK SUMMARY
The intriguing story of one of Americas first spiesa 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
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The intriguing story of one of Americas first spiesa 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.
AUTHOR BIO
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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MORE BOOK INFO
ISBN: 0805067701
ISBN(13-digit): 9780805067705
Dewey Decimal: 730/.92
Library of Congress: 2005021696
Book Publisher: Henry Holt & Co
Language: ENG
No. of Pages: 40
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