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Synopsis
From New York Times bestselling author Amy Harmon comes the saga of a young woman who dares to chart her own destiny in life and love during the American Revolutionary War. In 1760, Deborah Samson is born to Puritan parents in Plympton, Massachusetts. When her father abandons the family and her mother is unable to support them, Deborah is bound out as an indentured servant. From that moment on, she yearns for a life of liberation and adventure. Twenty years later, as the American colonies begin to buckle in their battle for independence, Deborah, impassioned by the cause, disguises herself as a soldier and enlists in the Continental Army. Her impressive height and lanky build make her transformation a convincing one, and it isn't long before she finds herself confronting the horrors of war head-on. But as Deborah fights for her country's freedom, she must contend with the secret of who she is--and, ultimately, a surprising love she can't deny.
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Is A Girl Called Samson appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 16 and up.
This historical romance depicts Revolutionary War combat with moderate violence (battles, injuries) and a romantic subplot with kissing and tension but no explicit content. Themes include gender identity concealment, abandonment, and the harsh realities of 18th-century servitude and war.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, mild sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include war, violence, and abandonment (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens who love strong heroines defying expectations and immersive historical settings will be captivated by Deborah's daring transformation and dangerous double life.