Ghost Soldier
Ghost Soldier by Elaine Marie Alphin is a captivating tale published by Henry Holt and Company in August 2001. This first edition spans 224 pages and is presented in English. The story follows Alexander, a troubled teen with the unique ability to see ghosts, who unexpectedly encounters the spirit of a young soldier from the Civil War during a trip to North Carolina. As their unusual friendship develops, Alexander is drawn into the soldier’s haunting past, prompting him to confront his own struggles.
Readers will find a blend of young adult fiction and horror elements in this narrative, which explores themes of friendship and the supernatural. The book delves into Alexander’s journey as he seeks to help the ghost while grappling with his own emotional turmoil. Ghost Soldier offers an engaging exploration of history intertwined with the supernatural, appealing to fans of ghost stories and those interested in Civil War history.
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The ghost of a young soldier from the Civil War haunts a troubled teen.
“I sat up. The jagged trenches were only soft grassy depressions in the sunny battlefield park. I felt tears burn my eyes, the relief was so strong, and then the misery of losing the ghost hit me.”
Alexander has the ability to see ghosts. But it’s been several years since his last encounter. When he reluctantly joins his father on a long trip away from home, a surprise awaits him. In the unfamiliar territory of North Carolina, Alexander is confronted by the ghost of a young soldier who lost his life in the Civil War. As an unusual friendship develops between the two, Alexander is drawn into a new reality where he comes face to face with the haunting past of his soldier friend. But can Alexander help this troubled ghost, and can he, finally, come to terms with his own disturbing past? With deftness and insight, Elaine Marie Alphin tells a gripping story that weaves the supernatural with the historical. Ghost story fans and Civil War buffs alike are in for a real treat.
Ghost Soldier is a nominee for the 2002 Edgar Award for Best Juvenile Mystery.
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