Ghost Soldier — Content Guide for Parents
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PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
About this book
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.
Frequently asked questions
Is Ghost Soldier appropriate for a 7-year-old?
Alexander is pulled into a Civil War battle vision, where he sees mortar fire and watches a young soldier die; the family farm was also overrun by Sherman's troops. This ghost story includes visions of a battle, a ghost haunting the main character, and a young soldier's death; one young reader calls it scary and sad.
Does Ghost Soldier have violence?
Found (Supporting): Alexander is pulled into a Civil War battle vision, where he sees mortar fire and watches a young soldier die; the family farm was also overrun by Sherman's troops.
Does Ghost Soldier have scary content?
Found (Supporting): This ghost story includes visions of a battle, a ghost haunting the main character, and a young soldier's death; one young reader calls it scary and sad.
Does Ghost Soldier have religion?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does Ghost Soldier have race & culture?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does Ghost Soldier have profanity?
Couldn't confirm: The sources do not say whether the book's text contains swear words.
Does Ghost Soldier have climate?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does Ghost Soldier have sexual content?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does Ghost Soldier have gender roles?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does Ghost Soldier have gender & orientation?
Not found in the sources we checked.
