The Phantom of the Post Office
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2012

The Phantom of the Post Office

By Kate Klise, M. Sarah Klise (Illustrator)

Book #4 in the 43 Old Cemetery Road series

A post office's fate hangs in the balance as a mysterious plan unfolds.

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Seymour Hope and his friend Wy Fye face a looming crisis: Ghastly's post office is closing, severing their link to fans. A new invention, VEXT-mail, threatens to replace traditional communication. The enigmatic occupant of P.O. Box 5 might hold the key to saving the post office, but at what cost? As they delve into this postmortem mystery, Seymour and Wy must unravel the truth before it's too late. Will they uncover a savior or a sinister plot that could endanger their beloved ghostwriter? The clock is ticking in this thrilling installment of the 43 Old Cemetery Road series.

From the publisher

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? In this fourth book in the award-winning 43 Old Cemetery Road series, eleven-year-old Seymour Hope and his new friend, Wy Fye, must solve this postmortem mystery . . . before it’s too late!

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
160
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
760L
Themes & topics
Books about letter writingBooks about technologyBooks about familyBooks about ghostsBooks about mail
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.9
F&P level
~R
AR points
2
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
151118
Publication
Published
April 2, 2013
First published
May 8, 2012
Publisher
Clarion Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780544022812

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