--- product_id: 316012 title: "Behind Rebel Lines: The Incredible Story of Emma Edmonds, Civil War Spy" price: "$18.57" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 10 url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/316012-behind-rebel-lines-the-incredible-story-of-emma-edmonds-civil store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # Behind Rebel Lines: The Incredible Story of Emma Edmonds, Civil War Spy **Price:** $18.57 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Behind Rebel Lines: The Incredible Story of Emma Edmonds, Civil War Spy - **How much does it cost?** $18.57 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/316012-behind-rebel-lines-the-incredible-story-of-emma-edmonds-civil) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Seymour Reit, the creator of Casper the friendly ghost, blends fact with fiction in this captivating tale about one woman who dared to go behind enemy lines as a spy for the Union Army. Canadian-born Emma Edmonds loved the thrill of adventure and chasing freedom, so in 1861 when the Civil War began, she enlisted in the Union Army. With cropped hair and men’s clothing, Emma transformed herself into a peddler, slave, bookkeeper and more, seamlessly gathering information and safely escaping each time. This fictionalized biography about the daring exploits of a cunning master of disguise, risking discovery and death for the sake of freedom, will inspire readers for generations to come. Review: A superb and exciting story for anyone - I am a foreign language and culture/history teacher, a military veteran, and a Civil War buff. I cannot recommend this book more highly. This short read (127 pages) has a number of great aspects: 1. Young people, especially tween and teen girls, will probably like Emma a lot and will appreciate her plucky toughness against the unfair odds of her time. 2. Teachers and parents should appreciate it for its real depictions of Civil War battles like Vicksburg and the Seven Days, as well as the inclusion in minor roles of real people like Lincoln, McClellan and Jackson. This would be a great book for 6th-9th grade social studies or English. 3. It's a true story and what Emma did for her country is amazing! The author ends with a little discussion of Emma's legacy. Caveat: be warned that Emma disguises herself as a black slave on one of her spy missions and the dialogue between her and other slaves is written in the slave dialect of that time. Anyone with any sense will realize this is a simple and accurate fact of the times and will use it as a teaching moment for their kids, and won't try to get the book banned or something. In fact, both slaves and average Confederate troops are depicted as humans who were living the way they were living, and no one is demonized, as it should be in a fair book. Emma even expresses her admiration for the pride and strength of black slaves. Review: Terrific and Interesting - Interesting story. My son and I learned a lot reading it. We liked it so much we bought another book for a birthday present. The author, Seymour Reit, makes learning history fun and easy in this book. I have to admit, I did not think my son would like it. I was pleased when he shared that he loved it. Books like this one give us a different historical perspective as well as another look at heroism. I probably will read this book again. It is a compelling read. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #30,485 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #1 in Teen & Young Adult United States Civil War Period History #26 in American Civil War Biographies (Books) #26 in Children's 1800s American Historical Fiction | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 1,041 Reviews | ## Images ![Behind Rebel Lines: The Incredible Story of Emma Edmonds, Civil War Spy - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71llZsnqsyL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A superb and exciting story for anyone *by X***E on July 23, 2020* I am a foreign language and culture/history teacher, a military veteran, and a Civil War buff. I cannot recommend this book more highly. This short read (127 pages) has a number of great aspects: 1. Young people, especially tween and teen girls, will probably like Emma a lot and will appreciate her plucky toughness against the unfair odds of her time. 2. Teachers and parents should appreciate it for its real depictions of Civil War battles like Vicksburg and the Seven Days, as well as the inclusion in minor roles of real people like Lincoln, McClellan and Jackson. This would be a great book for 6th-9th grade social studies or English. 3. It's a true story and what Emma did for her country is amazing! The author ends with a little discussion of Emma's legacy. Caveat: be warned that Emma disguises herself as a black slave on one of her spy missions and the dialogue between her and other slaves is written in the slave dialect of that time. Anyone with any sense will realize this is a simple and accurate fact of the times and will use it as a teaching moment for their kids, and won't try to get the book banned or something. In fact, both slaves and average Confederate troops are depicted as humans who were living the way they were living, and no one is demonized, as it should be in a fair book. Emma even expresses her admiration for the pride and strength of black slaves. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Terrific and Interesting *by G***D on January 6, 2017* Interesting story. My son and I learned a lot reading it. We liked it so much we bought another book for a birthday present. The author, Seymour Reit, makes learning history fun and easy in this book. I have to admit, I did not think my son would like it. I was pleased when he shared that he loved it. Books like this one give us a different historical perspective as well as another look at heroism. I probably will read this book again. It is a compelling read. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good quality, arrived fast *by R***N on January 28, 2025* Needed this book for school. It arrived pretty fast and of good quality. It wasn’t a horrible book, pretty interesting actually! ## Frequently Bought Together - Behind Rebel Lines: The Incredible Story of Emma Edmonds, Civil War Spy - Guns for General Washington: A Story of the American Revolution - By the Great Hornspoon! --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.us/products/316012-behind-rebel-lines-the-incredible-story-of-emma-edmonds-civil](https://www.desertcart.us/products/316012-behind-rebel-lines-the-incredible-story-of-emma-edmonds-civil) --- *Product available on Desertcart United States of America* *Store origin: US* *Last updated: 2026-07-20*