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3.79 AVERAGE
3.79 AVERAGE
I have a terrible confession.
I am nearly 45-years-old and, until this book, I though the Pinkerton Detective Agency was a work of fiction.
I mean, I knew Allan Pinkerton was real but I guess I'd always assumed his story was so fascinating that some writer at some point made up a fictional detective agency around him.
As it turns out, I was wrong.
I have shame.
But at least I know, now, right?
Anyway, this is less a biography about Kate Warne, first female detective in America, and more a look at how she solved her first case and was hired-on, full-time, with the agency.
It's terribly interesting but it doesn't quite flow, story-wise. I guess it's probably hard to sum up Kate's first case in a kid's book and I'm sure that's why there were a few places I felt confusion but whatever. This will be a fun read for kids who are beginning to show signs of enjoying detective and mystery stories as well as for anyone who wants to know more about what women were up to while history books were featuring mostly men.
I am nearly 45-years-old and, until this book, I though the Pinkerton Detective Agency was a work of fiction.
I mean, I knew Allan Pinkerton was real but I guess I'd always assumed his story was so fascinating that some writer at some point made up a fictional detective agency around him.
As it turns out, I was wrong.
I have shame.
But at least I know, now, right?
Anyway, this is less a biography about Kate Warne, first female detective in America, and more a look at how she solved her first case and was hired-on, full-time, with the agency.
It's terribly interesting but it doesn't quite flow, story-wise. I guess it's probably hard to sum up Kate's first case in a kid's book and I'm sure that's why there were a few places I felt confusion but whatever. This will be a fun read for kids who are beginning to show signs of enjoying detective and mystery stories as well as for anyone who wants to know more about what women were up to while history books were featuring mostly men.
Kate Warne was initially Kate Carter, a single woman who needed a way to support herself. She felt like she could use her status as a woman to get close to suspects' females--something that male Pinkerton detectives could not too.
I found the book too wordy. That being said, it had excellent illustrations. They fit the 1850's time setting quite accurately.
I found the book too wordy. That being said, it had excellent illustrations. They fit the 1850's time setting quite accurately.
Fantastic biography of the first known female detective in the United States. Includes an afterward detailing what was known about her and what Moss added to the story.
In today's media, we are accustomed to TV shows or movies featuring female detectives, police officers, military members, or secret agents. But 160 years ago, women were not even considered for such jobs. That didn't stop Kate Warne from becoming the first female detective working for the Pinkerton agency. Yes, those Pinkertons, the ones who provided security for President Lincoln, among other famous exploits. Kate took on many cases - tracking down criminals of all sorts, and even spying for the Union during the Civil War. Not many people have heard of her, but recent books like this one by Marissa Moss are about to change that.
If you enjoy true tales of people who take their destiny in their own hands and don't let social expectations stop them from doing what they are good at, you should read this book. As the saying goes, "Well behaved women rarely make history." The society of her day may have frowned on her lifestyle, but she paved the way for other women in what had been an all male occupation. She even helped President Lincoln to reach Washington safely for his inauguration when his enemies plotted to ambush his train and assassinate him during the journey. We all owe her our gratitude and admiration.
I read an e-book provided by the publisher through edelweiss.
If you enjoy true tales of people who take their destiny in their own hands and don't let social expectations stop them from doing what they are good at, you should read this book. As the saying goes, "Well behaved women rarely make history." The society of her day may have frowned on her lifestyle, but she paved the way for other women in what had been an all male occupation. She even helped President Lincoln to reach Washington safely for his inauguration when his enemies plotted to ambush his train and assassinate him during the journey. We all owe her our gratitude and admiration.
I read an e-book provided by the publisher through edelweiss.
first female detective for Pinkerton picture book for older readers
Through ingenuity, perseverance and a quick mind, Kate Warne was able to become the first female Pinkerton detective. Warne's contributions to the Pinkertons are what helped the agency to gain their pristine and prestigious reputation.
This was a fabulous picture book biography. FEMALE EMPOWERMENT TO THE MAX! Kate was smart and knew that she might need to do a little bit of shady stuff to get a job as a Pinkerton, but she used her brain and her quick wit to show Pinkerton himself that it would be valuable to have a female detective on staff. and THEN on her first and subsequent cases, went on to prove her point and cement the Pinkertons as the most upright and badass of detective agencies. What. A. Lady. Two thumbs way up.
This was a fabulous picture book biography. FEMALE EMPOWERMENT TO THE MAX! Kate was smart and knew that she might need to do a little bit of shady stuff to get a job as a Pinkerton, but she used her brain and her quick wit to show Pinkerton himself that it would be valuable to have a female detective on staff. and THEN on her first and subsequent cases, went on to prove her point and cement the Pinkertons as the most upright and badass of detective agencies. What. A. Lady. Two thumbs way up.
Nice artwork and I love a good story about Kate Warne and her incredible life but I found the lettering placement confusing at times making it hard to navigate the story.