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Description edit
Where there’s a will, there’s a . . . scavenger hunt! Eleven-year-old Seymour is overjoyed when a shaggy dog arrives at Spence Mansion. His adoptive parents, Ignatius B. Grumply and Olive C. Spence, are less enthusiastic—especially when Secret, the dog, begins barking all night long. Is it... read more
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Characters/People edit
- Ignatius B. Grumply: Elderly mystery writer, adopted father of Seymour, in love with Olive C. Spence.
- Olive C. Spence: A letter-writing ghost that haunts her mansion until one of her books is published
- Seymour Hope: Young boy artist who lives in the Spence Mansion with his adoptive parents, Ignatius and Olive.
- Noah Breth: Deceased millionaire.
- Kanine Breth: Noah's son, also Kitty Breth's brother.
- Kitty Breth: Noah Breth's daughter & Kanine Breth's sister.
- Secret: Noah's Irish wolfhound in need of a home.
- Rita O'Bitt: Lawyer specializing in wills.
- Shadow: Seymour's beloved cat.
- M. Balm: Add a description of this character.
- Fay Tality
- Mike Ondolences
- Shirley U. Jest
- Cliff Hanger
- Brad Pitbuhl
- Mac Awbrah
Quotes edit
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“Sometimes small change can be extremely valuable.”
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Series & Lists edit
This is book 3 of 4 in 43 Old Cemetery Road. (standard series)
Preceded by Over My Dead Body, and followed by The Phantom of the Post Office.
Authors & Contributors edit
- Kate Klise (Author)
Subjects edit
- Books › Children's Books › Literature › Science Fiction, Fantasy, Mystery & Horror › Mysteries, Espionage, & Detectives
- Books › Children's Books › Literature › Science Fiction, Fantasy, Mystery & Horror › Spine-Chilling Horror
- Books › Children's Books › Animals › Dogs
- Books › Children's Books › Literature › Humorous
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