Spies of the Civil War: An Interactive Espionage Adventure

by Michael Burgan

The United States has been torn in half by the war between North and South. It is vital for an army to know what the enemy is doing--and perhaps spread false information as well. Spying is risky if you are caught. Still, it is worth it to help win the war. Will you: Become a member of the Pinkerton Detective Agency to spy for the North? Be a wealthy Southern woman spying for the Confederacy in Washington D.C.? Be a free black man traveling into the South to spy for the Union? You Choose offers multiple perspectives on history, supporting Common Core reading standards and providing readers a front-row seat to the past.

Genres: History, Choose Your Own Adventure, Nonfiction

112 pages, Paperback

First published August 1, 2015

Reviews

[Sarah Monzon · Rating 4 out of 5]

My son loves these but he refused to read the thread of the Confederate spy 😂

[Kim Hampton · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great way to teach kids about American history by putting them into the action.

[Tammy Goodwin · Rating 3 out of 5]

That was fun, but I wouldn't make a very good spy.

[Sherry · Rating 3 out of 5]

fun and interesting read

[Julie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good for 5th grade students.