Ghost Soldier

by Elaine Marie Alphin

Book Overview

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... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0439498341
• ISBN13: 9780439498340
• Release Date: January 2001
• Publisher: Henry Holt & Co
• Length: 216 Pages
• Weight: 0.38 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Ghost Soldier

Ghost soldier By: Elain Alphin The book Ghost soldier is about a boy named Alexander. Him and his dad are going to North Caroline. They going there because Alexander's dad is wanting to meet a lady he likes, Paige. During this trip Alexander finds himself going through time windows. In one part of the book he goes into a time window. Alexander doesn't know if it is real or if he is imagining it. He meets a ghost who needs his help. While trying to decide if he wants to help he realizes he is has a problem of his own. The parts I really like that Alexander becomes closer to his dad. This story reminded me of how I felt growing up with out a dad. This book almost mad my cry. The book isn't just sad it is funny too. This book is for children or adults who like fun and interesting facts about history. The book would be perfect for ages 9-14.

-Awesome-

Ghost Soldier was definitely among my favorite novels I have read in my freetime. Alexander, a somewhat lost thirteen-year-old, is forced to spend his Spring Break with the Hambricks, a family consisting of a hyper seven-year-old boy, a stubborn teenage girl who can't seem to cooperate at any costs, and a mom who is deeply admired by Alex's dad. Alexander's vacation takes a turn when he ends up in Petersburg, an old Civil War battlefield, expecting to see nothing more than a few trenches and a historical reenactment--when he finds himself witnessing the famous battle in the very time period it took place. Richeson Francis Chamblee, a ghost drummer boy and persistent soldier who died for his country, won't seem to leave Alexander be, until he finally gives in to help the ghost solve the mystery of his century-old family. As time goes on, Alexander learns the meaning of teamwork when he makes some pretty unexpected friends, and realizing sometimes, the answer to a problem could be right under your nose. I found this as an excellent book because of the time period that the story refers to (I believe I'm the only twelve-year-old girl that obsesses over the eighteen-hundreds), and the part of the story that relates to the main character's supernatural powers to see and communicate with ghosts. If you're interested in the Civil War, paranormal, or are just looking for a good kid's read, Ghost Soldier is a perfect match.

Must read

I was a little reluctant to start reading this book because I couldn't imagine that it would be as good as Counterfeit Son, but it was great. I was completely absorbed with Alex and his ghost. I truly could not put it down. This book is a must read.

A very entertaining book.......

I bought this book for my son, but found myself completely involved in this very entertaining story of two young boys - one real and one a ghost. Alex, an unhappy loner whose mother abandoned him and his father, finds himself caught up in a mystery from the civil war. In trying to help his ghostly friend discover what happened to his family after the civil war, Alex makes a few discoveries about his own life and that of his father. An excellent blend of historical fact, lively fiction, and the belief in fate, this story was well written and captivating from start to finish. A great read!

Alexander and the ghost of a soldier must find the truth...

Alexander can see ghosts ever since he was a kid, and the only other person who knows is his mother. But when his parents divorce and his mother moves away, his father wants to marry Mrs. Hambrick as his new wife, and Alexander becomes angry and hurt by the changes in his family's life. He wants his mother to return. But his father knows that it's time to move on, and Alex isn't ready to make the decision. But the trouble deepens when the ghost of a Confederate Soldier, Rich Chamblee, asks for Alex's help. Alex is thrust into an unbelievable and deep adventure to help find the long-lost sister of Rich. With the help of Jesse Temple and a librarian named Ms. Edwards, the search deepens and the mysteries of the Confederate War begin to unfold before Alex's eyes. Alex becomes involved in not only a dangerous adventure, but in a desperate search to find the truth of Rich's past -- and in the fates of those who disappeared or were killed in war. Alex knows that he has to help his ghost soldier friend find out the truth about his past. But can he prepare himself for the dangerous plan and the dangerous adventure in store for him -- an adventure of his wildest and most unbelievable dreams -- to ultimately face the truth of a teenage ghost's history? Ghost Soldier, an amazing new novel that is an intriguing and powerful mix of both historical fiction and fantasy, is among the best books I have ever read. It is so enjoyable, and if the author would continue the adventures of Alexander's life even after this amazing story, it would be greatly accepted and appreciated.