Elizebeth Friedman

Women Warriors of World War II

by Elizabeth Pagel-Hogan, Alisha Monnin (Illustrator)

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 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
Angels of Bataan and The Heroic Nurses of World War II
The Courageous Six Triple The All-Black Female Battalion of World War II
Daring Women of Bold Spies of World War II
Jane Brave Nurse of World War II
Nancy Fearless Spy of World War II
Sophie Daring Activist of World War II
Virginia Clever Spy of World War II

Genres: Graphic Novels, Biography, Childrens

36 pages, Kindle Edition

First published July 31, 2023

About the author

Elizabeth Pagel-Hogan was a science educator on stage and a historical re-enactor at museums. Now she is an author and educator. She's the author of Animal Allies: 15 Amazing Women in Wildlife Research, The Science and Technology of Leonardo da Vinci and more. Look for her stories and crafts in the magazine Highlights for Children. Elizabeth lives with her family and pet schnoodle in Pittsburgh, PA. She loves board games, birding, and baking. She’s a lifelong runner, avid community scientist, and can usually deliver the punchline.

Reviews

[Sue · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent account, with good illustrations, of the amazing unknown woman who broke codes for a variety of government & military agencies during the first half of the 20th century. She was never given any recognition during her lifetime, but once her files were declassified, she has gained the recognition she deserves as a brilliant codebreaker who also trained teams of male codebreakers.