Deborah Sampson wanted to travel and have adventures, but since she had no money, the best way to do that was to join the army. This is the exciting true story of a woman who became a soldier during the American Revolutionary War, by dressing and acting like a man.

From the back book cover:

"Deborah Sampson did not want to settle down and get married like all the other young girls - not yet, anyhow. She wanted to travel. She wanted adventure. She wanted to do daring things.

The war for American independence had been going on for about six years. Why Can't I join the army? Deborah thought. But she knew the army was for men only. Then I'll dress like a man and be a soldier, Deborah told herself. And that is what she did.

This is the true story of Deborah Sampson, who looked for adventure - and found it."

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This was a Scholastic book selection in our monthly book purchases. I purchased it when I was in about 4th or 5th grade, about the time the book was printed. I really enjoyed the story of a young girl becoming a spy in the Revolutionary War. It is an easy to read book as I recall.