Nate the Great

In Nate the Great series of books, Nate indulges in compelling adventures and mysteries in his neighborhood. These mysteries are very relatable for kids, like a missing picture or a lost cat. He takes his cases very seriously and doesn't let anything get in his way. No mystery is too big or too small for Nate and his dog, Sludge.

Title: Nate the Great (Book 1)

Author: Marjorie Weinman Sharmat

Illustration: Marc Simont

Publisher: Yearling / Penguin Random House

In this story, Nate is trying the solve the mystery of a missing painting for his friend Annie. Nate looks for clues, carefully reviews them, and looks for more before solving the case. Sometimes, just by paying extra attention, you might be able to decipher the truth which is hidden in plain sight.

📚 Perfect chapter book for beginning readers with just the right quantity and size of text.

📚 Illustrations (both color & black and white) capture the humor in the story nicely and they make this chapter book interesting for emerging readers.

📚 Apart from a few complex words, the text is simple, words are repeated, sentences are short and the plot is fascinating. It would certainly work as a read-aloud too.

📚 This is a fun read even for adults.

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