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Ghost Army
  • Published: 22 July 2026
  • ISBN: 9780593691717
  • Imprint: Viking
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 32
  • RRP: $50.00

Ghost Army

The Troop of Artists Who Helped Win WWII

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A riveting picture book about a little-known piece of WWII history where a troop of artists put on a traveling show of deception and misled Hitler's forces again and again.

During World War II, a 1,100-man unit known as the Ghost Army was sent to Europe with an important mission: mislead Hitler’s forces as to the size and location of Allied troops so that those troops would have time to carry out urgent plans of their own.

This unit of artists, musicians, actors, architects, set designers, and engineers came together to construct “shadow soldiers” and put on a traveling show of deception for over twenty different campaigns throughout the war, using everything from fake radio transmissions to inflatable tanks to convince the enemy of their presence.
  • Published: 22 July 2026
  • ISBN: 9780593691717
  • Imprint: Viking
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 32
  • RRP: $50.00

About the authors

Sarah Glenn Marsh

Sarah Glenn Marsh writes young adult novels and children's picture books. When she's not writing, Sarah enjoys ceramics, ghost hunting, traveling, and all things nerdy. She lives in Richmond, Virginia, with her husband and their menagerie: four rescued sighthounds, three birds, and many fish. She is the author of the Fear the Drowning Deep series and the Reign of the Fallen series.
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Becca Stadtlander

Becca Stadtlander is a freelance illustrator and fine artist, inspired by the beauty of everyday objects, the comforts of home, and the lush colors and landscapes of far-off places. She attended the Maryland Institute College of Art (BFA 2010) and currently lives and works in her hometown of Covington, Kentucky. Her work is featured on stationery, home decor products, editorial publications, and young adult and children’s books.
portrait photo of Becca Stadtlander

Praise for Ghost Army


PRAISE FOR SARAH GLENN MARSH

"A spirited book about a lesser-known historical figure." —School Library Journal on Anna Strong 

"Marsh’s tender tale takes an expansive, global view and demonstrates that anyone can experience loneliness . . . A heartfelt reminder that everyone needs love—even monsters." —Kirkus Reviews on Bigfoot's Big Heart

"Marsh weaves sweet and silly notes into a mini mystery with a happy reveal." --Publishers Weekly on The Mystery of the Love List

PRAISE FOR BECCA STADTLANDER

"A feast for the eyes." --Kirkus Reviews on Look! What Do You See?

* ”A delight to eye and ear alike, this biography provides an abundant dignity and beauty worthy of its subject.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review of World More Beautiful

“Gorgeous gouache and colored-pencil illustrations bring the detailed period artworks to radiant life. Music lovers will rejoice over this worthy title.”—Kirkus Reviews on What Music!