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Highlights
- A crime has been committed that strikes at the heart of Chet's very own family.
- 0-12 Years
- 7.54" x 5.18" Paperback
- 128 Pages
- Juvenile Fiction, Mysteries & Detective Stories
- Series Name: Chet Gecko
Description
About the Book
When his mother's beloved pearls are stolen, Chet Gecko is angrier than a nest of hornets on eviction day. This 13th entry in Chet and Natalie's tattered casebook is full of the hilarious characters, wacky one-liners, and fast-paced mystery that have made this series a favorite. Illustrations.Book Synopsis
A crime has been committed that strikes at the heart of Chet's very own family. Some slippery sneak has stolen his mother's beloved pearls, leaving Chet angrier than a nest of hornets on eviction day. When additional items go missing, Principal Zero turns up the heat by hiring Chet to flush out the thief. Will our gecko hero deliver the goods before it's too late? He'd better. Because this time, it's personal.
This thirteenth entry in Chet and Natalie's tattered casebook is chock-full of the hilarious characters, wacky one-liners, and fast-paced mystery that have made this series a favorite among middle grade readers.
Review Quotes
Praise for books in the Chet Gecko series: “Zesty and entertaining . . . Young readers . . . will want to scuttle along with this schoolyard sleuth.”—"The Bulletin"“Those who haven’t read a ‘Chet Gecko’ mystery don’t know what they’re missing.”—"School Library Journal"
Praise for books in the Chet Gecko series: "Zesty and entertaining . . . Young readers . . . will want to scuttle along with this schoolyard sleuth."--"The Bulletin""Those who haven't read a 'Chet Gecko' mystery don't know what they're missing."--"School Library Journal"
About the Author
BRUCE HALE is the author of five picture books as well as the Chet Gecko mysteries. A popular speaker, teacher, and storyteller for children and adults, he lives in Santa Barbara, California.