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The Postcard

The Postcard

Published in
2008
3.64
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Description

She died today. One phone call changes Jason's summer vacation—and life!—forever. When Jason's grandmother dies, he's sent down to her home in Florida to help his father clean out her things. At first he gripes about spending his summer miles away from his best friend, doing chores, and sweating in the Florida heat, but he soon discovers a mystery surrounding his grandmother's murky past. An old, yellowed postcard...a creepy phone call with a raspy voice at the other end asking, "So how smart are you?"...an entourage of freakish funeral goers....a bizarre magazine story. All contain clues that will send him on a thrilling journey to uncover family secrets. Award-winning author Tony Abbott weaves an intriguing and entertaining mystery of adventure, friendship and family.
Age
8-12
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
368 pages
Book in series
#1

Why to read

  • Engaging mystery
  • Relatable characters
  • Insight into family dynamics
  • Exciting adventure