
The Battlefield Ghost
by Margery Cuyler
Legend has it that John and his sister Lisa's old house is haunted by the ghost of a Revolutionary War soldier killed in the famous and bloody Battle of Princeton. Now they keep feeling the touch of an invisible hand. The ghost is real! But what does he want from them?
At midnight on the anniversary of the terrible battle, John and Lisa come face to face with their ghost - a Hessian soldier hired by the British. He pleads for their help in solving the agonizing problem that has kept him restless for so long. Are they brave enough to try?
This exciting ghost story thrillingly combines creepy chills with exhilarating adventure while bringing into vivid focus an important turning point in American history.
- Ages
- 8, 9, 10
- Interest Level
- Grades 3 - 5
- Grade Level Equivalent
- 3.7
- Lexile Measure
- 660L
- Number of Pages
- 103
- Genre
- Historical Fiction, Horror and Supernatural, Mystery and Suspense
About the Author
Margery Cuyler
Margery Cuyler is the author of more than thirty children's books. Her works range from picture books to poetry to nonfiction texts.
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