Ann Brophy



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Ann Brophy

Thank you for visiting the Web site of author, Ann Brophy. Ann, who has a college degree in Creative Writing and English Literature, taught Writing for Children at Fairfield University, as well as writing workshops. She has published books for Middle Grade and Young Adult readers, which you will find summarized in the "My Works" category of her website. She has written about historical characters and events, a memoir about growing up in Indiana with a most unusual grandmother, a mystery set on an isolated island that includes a strange old man with a secret, a lighthouse and a ghost held hostage. Currently she is finishing a book about a young girl who bridges a connection between heaven and earth. Her books always include humor, in spite of the often heavy subject matter. You may find Ann's books on Amazon.com, Barnes&Noble.com, BN.com, or contact her directly at abrophy748@aol.com. Ann enjoys writing very much, and readers enjoy her writing also!


Selected Works

A historical novel.
Summer Storm in Gettysburg
The tragic story of Jennie Wade, the only civilian casualty in the Battle of Gettysburg during the Civil War.
A memoir.
Best Friends are Better than Diamonds, A Story of Diamond Heels and Stepped-on Toes
This book is a memoir about Agnes and her best friend, Mary Lou, who grew up in a peaceful town in Indiana in the 1940s.
Biographical Non-Fiction
John Ericsson and the Inventions of War
One of 10 books in the History of the Civil War, a series that brings the nation's most tragic and turbulent era to life by following the personal stories of its most prominent participants.
Teen Fiction
Flash and the Swan
Madeline, a young sailor, comes to terms with the death of her father through her dog, Flash, and a mysterious swan.
Young Adult Mystery
To Catch a Ghost
Some mysteries need the persistent attitude and indomitable spirit of a pre-teen girl to be solved. On an isolated island, strange encounters become the norm for an insightful 11-year-old girl and her siblings.



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