Nate the Great is about to enter his dog, Sludge, in the smartest pet contest. But when the prize disappears, Nate and Sludge search for clues so the contest can go on.
Nate the Great doesn't especially want to go to a birthday party for Annie's ferocious dog, Fang. But he can't resist a mystery--and when Annie loses her house key and can't get inside to set up the party, Nate and his trusty dog, Sludge, are hot on the trial. Their only clue is a mysterious poem written by Annie's friend, Rosamond. But nothing is too tough for Nate the Great--not even Fang!
The author of 16 other Nate the Great books collaborates with her sister in this high-quality humorous early reader. It's two a.m. and the phone rings. Can Nate the Great find Rosamond's missing pillowcase before morning? One of her cats really needs it! Illustrations.
Nate the Great, super sleuth, has his work cut out for him when Rosamond loses his birthday present. He and his faithful dog Sludge must face snow, ice, and ferocious-looking Fang, Annie's dog, to solve the case. But how can Nate find his missing present when Rosamond won't tell him what it is?
The sun is shining, the birds are singing, and someone is eating the flowers in Nate the Great's garden. A green tortoise is slowly stepping across the lawn, and Nate is slowly following him. Where does Nate's green guest truly belong? It may take all of Nate the Great's patience and sharp eyesight to find out--slowly. Full color.
Nate the Great has his first night case! "Detective work is not fun and games," Nate explains. "Detective work is dirty garbage cans instead of clean beds. Detective work is banana peels, dishrags, milk cartons, floor sweepings, cigar ashes, fleas, and me..." It's a tough case. Somebody is raiding Oliver's garbage can each night, but who? The list of suspects is long--Rosamond and Esmeralda, the g ...
Rosamond is visiting Sweden when she loses her special present for Nate the Great: a troll. Now she wants Nate to find it--all the way from home. If he won't, Rosamond is going to ask the king of Sweden for help. Nate doesn't want Rosamond to bother the poor king. And he doesn't really want the troll. But Nate the Great does want to solve his first-ever international case. Where is the missing pre ...
A whole new audience of young readers can now enjoy Simont's Caldecott Honor and "New York Times" Best Illustrated story. Gracefully written and illustrated, this moving tale of a stray dog who finds a new home is based on a true story. Full color.
