Kate Klise crafts children's literature, often collaborating with her sister, M. Sarah Klise, who illustrates her works. Their popular "Regarding" series uniquely unfolds stories through a scrapbook format, incorporating letters, journal entries, and assorted ephemera. She is also recognized for her engaging picture books and the bestselling "43 Old Cemetery Road" series. Klise has also extended her creative reach into adult fiction.
This whimsical tale explores the creative endeavors of a ghost who, instead of haunting, takes up writing greeting cards. With a playful tone, it blends humor and the supernatural, showcasing the ghost's unique perspective on life and love. The narrative invites readers into a world where the afterlife meets everyday sentiments, making it a delightful read for those who appreciate a blend of the eerie and the heartfelt.
With the impending closure of the post office, the transition to the new communication system VEXT-mail is anything but smooth for the human and paranormal residents of Ghastly, Illinois.
The story follows twelve-year-old Seymour Hope, who inherits a castle in Loch Ness, Scotland, presenting a potential summer getaway for him and his parents. While Seymour's mother, Olive, is excited about the trip, his father, Ignatius, is reluctant due to the castle's previous owner, his uncle Ian, a notorious punster. As Iggy opts to stay behind to write, both Seymour and Olive embark on their Scottish adventure, each harboring their own secrets that promise to unfold throughout the journey.
The story follows Principal Walter Russ, who is under pressure to renovate the school's unsightly basement bathrooms. His stress leads to unexpected complications, but sixth graders uncover a hidden gem—a forgotten ancient Roman spa and bath in the basement. This discovery offers a unique solution for relaxation, transforming their summer-school internships into a delightful adventure. The narrative blends humor and creativity as the students and principal navigate their challenges together.
Exploring the complexities of family dynamics, the narrative delves into the relationships between parents and their children, highlighting the challenges and joys that come with parenting. It examines themes of love, sacrifice, and the generational differences that shape family life. Through poignant anecdotes and reflections, the book offers insights into the emotional landscape of familial bonds, making it relatable to anyone navigating the ups and downs of parenthood.
The fifth book in the 43 Old Cemetery Road series is a lighthearted gothic epistolary novel told through letters, newspaper articles, transcripts and drawings, in which the trio at Spence Mansion get an exciting offer—from Hollywood! 50,000 first printing.
In this story told mostly through letters, busybody Dick Tater tries to ban Halloween and ghost stories, as well as to break up the popular writing team of I. B. Grumply, ghost Olive C. Spence, and eleven-year-old illustrator Seymour Hope.
When Appleton Elementary's new school board president starts using her position to line her own pockets, it's up to student sleuths, supported by a passionate librarian, to uncover the truth in this zany epistolary novel.
Two friends try to solve the mystery of local robberies in this novel about a girl who believes she has witnessed a crime.
Ignatius B. Grumply moves into the Victorian mansion at 43 Old Cemetery Road hoping to find some peace and quiet so he can crack a wicked case of writer's block. But 43 Old Cemetery Road is already occupied by eleven-year-old Seymour, his cat Shadow, and an irritable ghost named Olive. It's hard to say who is more outraged. But a grumpy old ghost just might inspire this grumpy old man--and the abandoned kid? Well, let's just say his last name's Hope. Sisters Kate and M. Sarah Klise, the creators of the award-winning Regarding the . . . series, offer up this volume in a clever epistolary series told in letters, drawings, newspaper articles, a work-in-progress manuscript, and even an occasional tombstone engraving.