She has won numerous awards, including the mystery writers edgar allan poe award for best young adult mystery for counterfeit son shown in photo, the. Elaine marie alphin books biography and list of works. This is the first book i read by elaine marie alphin, to potentially use in my 5th grade classroom. Elaine marie alphin elaine marie alphin is the author of books such as ghost cadet. Elaine marie alphin lesson plans for ghost cadet and other books. Counterfeit son by elaine marie alphin, paperback barnes. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. I also like how elaine marie alphin shows us the mind of the character through the story and how he is getting himself prepared for this war. The vmi archives receives questions from students and teachers regarding the life of cadet william h. Ghost cadet book by elaine marie alphin 4 available. Ghost soldier by elaine marie alphin book 5 editions published between 2001 and 2015 in english and held by 981 worldcat member libraries worldwide. Good story, good plot, likeable characters and great history throughout the book.
Ghost soldiers, a 2002 nonfiction book by hampton sides. Awardwinning author, elaine marie alphin, passed away on aug. Dinosaur hunter i can read book 4 elaine marie alphin. Ghost cadet apple paperbacks by elaine marie alphin. She has written numerous books for young readers and more than two hundred articles for childrens maagazines.
Ghost cadet paperback january 1, 2010 by elaine marie alphin author. Elaine marie alphin is the author of several acclaimed novels, includingthe ghost cadet and counterfeit son. Smashwords about elaine alphin, author of tournament of. Alphins first novel, the ghost cadet, exemplifies the authors concern with justice as well as another abiding interesthistory. With deftness and insight, elaine marie alphin tells a gripping story that weaves the supernatural with the historical. Elaine marie alphin is one of the subjects of the contemporary authors series, a collection of biographies published by thomson gale in 2007. Ghost cadet has 4 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Get to know elaine marie alphin better at her website. Hugh is searching for the family watch he buried before he died, explaining. Ghost cadet by elaine marie alphin twelveyearold benjy, in virginia visiting the grandmother he has never met, meets the ghost of a virginia military institute cadet who was killed in the battle of new market in 1864 and helps him recover his familys treasured gold watch. Picture perfect picture perfect by elaine marie alphin this digital booktalk 1. Ghost cadet apple paperbacks book by elaine marie alphin.
Images courtesy of publishers, organizations, and sometimes their twitter handles. Elain marie alphin was born in 1955 in san francisco, california. A story of two boys devoted friendship, except that one is a living boy, and the other is the ghost of a civil war cadet who cannot rest in peace because of unfinished business. Elaine marie alphin is very active in the field of childrens literature. Campaigns, fiction, ghosts, grandmothers, history, juvenile fiction, new market, battle of, new market, va. She won the edgar award for best young adult mystery and was named a yalsa quick pick for reluctant young. Buy ghost soldier by elaine marie alphin online at alibris. She attended rice university and upon graduation she received a watson research fellowship, a grant given to graduating college seniors to fund independent study and travel outside the united states. In this story of a young boy named benjy, who helps the ghost of a virginia institute cadet restore his honor by finding a watch. Its about a boy named benjy who discovers a ghost killed in battle while serving his country. Alphins most successful book to date, going through several editions in both hardback and paperback. Ghost story fans and civil war buffs alike are in for a real treat. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published.
The ghost cadet hardcover april 1, 1991 by elaine marie alphin author. The story of a ghost finding peace is common, but ms. Ghost cadet vmi archives virginia military institute. When telling buddy stories, we cant always have the friends getting along.
Elaine marie alphin is the author of more than 20 fiction and nonfiction print and ebooks books for teens and children, plus one book for adults about writing for children. Buy a cheap copy of ghost cadet apple paperbacks book by elaine marie alphin. Benjy, 12, and his 16yearold sister meet their grandmother, miss leota, for the first time when they go to visit her in new market, virginia. In august 2011 alphin suffered a stroke, which essentially ended her writing career. On a visit to the battlefield, benjy meets hugh, the ghost of a virginia military institute cadet. A story of two boys devoted friendship, except that one is a living boy, and the other is the ghost of a civil war cadet who cannot rest in peace because of. While spending his summer vacation at his grandmothers old virginia home, benjy stark meets the ghost of a virginia military institute cadet who died at the battle. Twelveyearold benjy, in virginia visiting the grandmother he has never met, meets the ghost of a virginia military institute cadet who was killed in the battle of new market in 1864 and helps him recover his familys treasured gold watch. Her other novels includeded ghost cadet, picture perfect, the perfect shot, and simon says. Ghost cadet apple paperbacks paperback may 1, 1992 by elaine marie alphin author. The ghost cadet is a tale thats told well enough to make readers want to read it again. Hes fascinated by a battle fought in new market in 1864 andwhile visiting the battlefieldencounters the ghost of a cadet, hugh, who cant find rest. A fictional account of mcdowells participation in the battle of new market is featured in the ghost cadet, an award winning childrens book by elaine marie alphin.
Elaine marie alphin is the author of several acclaimed novels, including the ghost cadet and counterfeit son. Benjy finds himself fascinated by the past, and drawn into it. Discover book depositorys huge selection of elaine marie alphin books online. Elaine marie alphin twelveyearold benjy, in virginia visiting the grandmother he has never met, meets the ghost of a virginia military institute cadet who was killed in the battle of new market in 1864 and helps him. May 01, 1991 this is the second book i have read by elaine alphin that involves a young boy, a ghost, and a mystery to solve from the civil war. Campaigns, fiction, ghosts, grandmothers, history, juvenile fiction, new market. Elaine marie alphin books list of books by author elaine. Elaine marie alphin has written one book for adults. Click to read more about ghost cadet by elaine marie alphin. Ghost soldier by elaine marie alphin, paperback barnes. William hugh mcdowell december 31, 1846 may 15, 1864 was one of the vmi cadets killed at the battle of new market. Alphin puts a wonderfully creative twist on the common tale, and give it such heart, that i couldnt read the. Hugh is searching for the family watch he buried before he died, explaining that only with its recovery can he restore his.
We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Elaine marie alphin audio books, best sellers, author bio. Ghost cadet paperback may 1 1992 by elaine marie alphin author 4. New market cadet william mcdowell background information from the virginia military institute about the real person featured in ghost cadet. Unless noted otherwise, all sources are from originals in the vmi archives. Elaine marie alphin audio books, best sellers, author. The two become very close in the story about friendship and loyalty. Ghost soldier, a 2014 childrens book by theresa breslin uk. Elaine marie alphin lesson plans for ghost cadet and other. This book was very much enjoyed by my 14 year old son and also by me, his mother. Why would an author write two such similar stories. Our website contains factual biographical information and examples of full text primary sources.