Ghost Soldier
School year: Lower 6th, Upper 6th, Year 10, Year 11, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, Year 7, Year 8, Year 9
Published: 2015
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In "Ghost Soldier" by Elaine Marie Alphin, the story follows a young boy named Zeke who is sent to live with his grandfather in a small town during World War II. Struggling with feelings of isolation and the weight of the war's impact, Zeke discovers the spirit of a ghostly soldier who reveals secrets about the past. As Zeke uncovers the soldier's tragic story, he learns about courage, sacrifice, and the lasting effects of war. Through this haunting connection, Zeke gains a deeper understanding of family, loss, and the importance of remembering those who came before him. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book is aimed at children at US 10th grade-5th grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 10-15 years.
This book is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed. This book was published in 2015 by Henry Holt & Company .
ELAINE MARIE ALPHIN is the author of Counterfeit Son, which received the 2001 Edgar Allan Poe Award for Best Young Adult Mystery. She lives in Indiana.
This book has been nominated for the following awards:
Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award - Grades 6-8
This book was recognised in the Grades 6-8 category by the Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award.
Young Hoosier Book Award - Intermediate
This book was recognised in the Intermediate category by the Young Hoosier Book Award.
Rebecca Caudill Young Readers Book Award
This book was recognised by the Rebecca Caudill Young Readers Book Award.
Edgar Allan Poe Award
This book was recognised by the Edgar Allen Poe Award. The Edgars are presented annually by the members of the Mystery Writers of America to distinguished fiction and non-fiction works about crime, mystery and detection — primarily by American authors.
South Carolina Childrens Junior and Young Adult Book Award
This book was recognised by the South Carolina Childrens Junior and Young Adult Book Award.
Society of Midland Authors Award - Fiction
This book was recognised in the Fiction category by the Society of Midland Authors Award.