Ghost letters
Stephen Alter
Reading Time
at 250 WPM3h 47m
The average reader, reading at a speed of 250 WPM, would take 3h 47m to read Ghost letters.
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Ghost letters
Published
2008
Publisher
Scholastic
Pages
227
ISBN-13
9780545133340
ISBN-10
0545133343
Description
When two modern-day kids discover a grotesque secret in an abandoned mailbox, they have no idea they are about to be drawn into a mystery that began on the other side of the world. Through the help of an English genie and a phantom postman, the two children begin to communicate with a young calligrapher's apprentice who lived 125 years ago in a small, Himalayan village. Writing back and forth, across continents and centuries, the three children eventually realize the possibility of changing history by delivering three letters that were never received. The first is a love letter that could have drawn a broken-hearted Yankee trader back from his lonely exile in the east. The second is a ransom note, and the third, a cryptic missive in a bottle. If the three can make sure these lost letters reach those for whom they were intended, love may be restored, the life of a kidnapped child could be saved, and a secret agent might be able to prevent a pointless war.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Ghost letters?
This edition of Ghost letters has approximately 227 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Ghost letters?
For most readers, Ghost letters typically takes between 4h 44m and 3h 9m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 56,750 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 3h 47m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 8 days • Estimated word count: 56,750 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Ghost letters?
The estimated word count for Ghost letters is approximately 56,750 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Ghost letters?
Ghost letters was written by Stephen Alter.
When was Ghost letters published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2008. The original work may have been published on a different date.