An inspiring graphic novel about Elizebeth Friedman, a codebreaking
pioneer who changed the course of World War II. Nazi spy rings! No-good
gangsters! Shakespearian lies! Discover the courageous woman who cracked
all these cases and more--with only a pencil and paper. The youngest of
ten siblings, Elizebeth Friedman stood out from an early age with
brilliant language skills and a passion for English literature.
Eventually, these talents led to a new opportunity: codebreaking. Using
ciphers and other trailblazing techniques, Friedman solved coded
messages to take down some of the most notorious gangsters in the United
States, including the infamous Al Capone. During World War II, as German
forces stormed across Europe, she took her skills to the frontlines,
thwarting Nazi spies and helping lead Allied forces to victory. In this
action-packed, full-color graphic novel, learn more about this daring
woman who took risks, defied expectations, and confronted the enemies of
World War II. Other Women Warriors of World War II: Angels of Bataan and
Corregidor: The Heroic Nurses of World War II The Courageous Six Triple
Eight: The All-Black Female Battalion of World War II Daring Women of
D-Day: Bold Spies of World War II Jane Kendeigh: Brave Nurse of World
War II Nancy Wake: Fearless Spy of World War II Sophie Scholl: Daring
Activist of World War II Virginia Hall: Clever Spy of World War II