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The Phantom of the Post Office by Kate Klise

The Phantom of the Post Office

Kate Klise

HarperCollins · Print & ebook · April 2, 2013

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Who it’s for
A post-office mystery pairs letter-loving characters with a strange invention and an urgent puzzle.
Themes
Post office closure, New communication technology
Pacing
Fast

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About this book

The letter-loving trio at Spence Mansion has something to grieve about—Ghastly's post office is about to close, which will cut off their connection to their fans. A new invention called VEXT-mail is threatening to replace not only letters, but books, hair dryers, and even garage door openers! Could the mysterious occupant of P.O. Box 5 and his seemingly sinister plan save the doomed post office? Will he strike down Ghastly’s beloved ghostwriter in the process?

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Letters and Mystery

A post-office mystery pairs letter-loving characters with a strange invention and an urgent puzzle.

Come here for

  • Mystery with letters, fans, and a threatened post office
  • A curious P.O. Box occupant and a ghostwriter in danger

Expect

  • A clash between letters and the strange new VEXT-mail
  • A postmortem puzzle with the clock ticking

Where it sits

Mysteries & Detective Stories81%
Ghost Stories77%
Funny Stories58%

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Authors
Kate Klise
Publisher
HarperCollins
Published
April 2, 2013
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Post office closure · New communication technology
Reading lane
Dog Stories