Books like Claudia and the Phantom Phone Calls by Ann M. Martin
When the Baby‑Sitters Club members—Kristy, Claudia, Mary‑Anne, and Stacey—receive strange phone calls with no one on the other end, Claudia becomes convinced a phantom caller, rumored to be a jewel thief, is stalking their town. A fan of mysteries, Claudia is determined to stop the looming threat even if it means confronting a danger close to home. Together, the girls face suspenseful challenges as they try to solve the mystery while juggling their babysitting jobs and club responsibilities.
First publish date: 1986
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Cozy Mystery
Authors: Ann M. Martin
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