Marjorie Weinman Sharmat Libros

Nate the Great and his dog Sludge try to track down Claude's missing Stegosaurus stamp. Includes related facts, recipes, and activities.

Beginning readers are introduced to the detective mystery genre in these chapter books. Perfect for the Common Core, kids can problem-solve with Nate, using logical thinking to solve mysteries! Somebody has been raiding Oliver's garbage can each night. How can Nate narrow the long list of suspects down to one? Nate the Great might just have to go under cover . . . under cover of the garbage can lid, that is! Check out the Fun Activities section in the back of the book! Visit Nate the Great and Sludge! NatetheGreatBooks.com *“Marc Simont’s charcoal and pastel illustrations provide the perfect backdrop for this clever case.” —School Library Journal, Starred “First graders’ favorite private eye solves the case of Oliver’s scattered garbage in those short, easy sentences that Sharmat transforms into crisp, tough-guy humor.” —Kirkus Reviews (A Kirkus Reviews Editor’s Choice)

Nate the Great solves the mystery of the missing picture.

Nate, the great detective, depends on his dog, Sludge, to help him solve all of his cases. But Sludge can’t help him this time — Sludge is lost! Lost inside a big department store on a rainy day. Nate frantically searches for his best friend and trusted helper. Salespeople have spotted a wet, slippery, sloppy dog running about. Is Sludge hiding from them? Nate looks high and low, and in places he’d rather not look at all. But every clue leads to a dead end... until Nate realizes that Sludge can help him with this case!

Beginning readers are introduced to the detective mystery genre in these chapter books. Perfect for the Common Core, kids can problem-solve with Nate, using logical thinking to solve mysteries! Rosamund's baseball team has a very unusual second base—Oliver’s gloopy purple plastic octopus. But one morning . . . it’s gone! Nate the Great must pick up clues so he can find the missing octopus and go up to bat! Check out the Fun Activities section in the back of the book!  Visit Nate the Great and Sludge!NatetheGreatBooks.com"Subtle humor sparkles through the young detective's narration and his interactions with his friends. Budding mystery fans will line up for this one."-- School Library Journal 

These chapter books introduce beginning readers to the detective mystery genre. Perfect for the Common Core, kids can problem-solve with Nate, using logical thinking to solve mysteries! Nate the Great is about to enter his dog, Sludge, in the smartest pet contest. But when the prize disappears, it looks as if the contest will flop. It's a tough case for Nate and Sludge as they search for clues leading to the missing prize. In more ways than one, it's a very fishy business. Can Nate and Sludge find the prize in time?

The story features Nate the Great, a skilled detective, and his cousin Olivia Sharp, who aspires to be the best detective herself. Their contrasting approaches to solving mysteries highlight their unique personalities—Nate focuses on solving cases, while Olivia thrives on uncovering secrets. With Olivia's memorable character and determination, the narrative promises an engaging exploration of their detective adventures.

Beginning readers are introduced to the detective mystery genre in these chapter books. Perfect for the Common Core, kids can problem-solve with Nate, using logical thinking to solve mysteries! Nate the Great loves his mother’s Monster Cookies. But now her Monster Cookie recipe is missing! Nate and his dog, Sludge, get to work. They find lots of clues. But which ones count? Will Nate ever eat those wonderful cookies again?Check out the Fun Activities section in the back of the book!  Visit Nate the Great and Sludge!NatetheGreatBooks.com "The short chapters and quick resolution of the mystery will be appreciated by beginning readers. Nate's many fans will eagerly sink their teeth into this treat."-- School Library Journal 

In this Christmas adventure, young readers join Nate the Great as he navigates the detective mystery genre. The story encourages problem-solving and logical thinking, making it an ideal introduction to mysteries for beginning readers. With engaging scenarios, kids can actively participate in unraveling the mystery alongside Nate, enhancing their critical thinking skills in a fun and festive setting.

Join the world’s greatest detective, Nate the Great, as he solves the mystery of a strange musical note! Perfect for beginning readers and the Common Core, this long-running chapter book series will encourage children to problem-solve with Nate, using logical thinking to solve mysteries!   Nate the Great has just received a strange musical note. The note tells Nate's friend Pip what his mother wants him to do at four o'clock. Their friend Rosamond has turned the note into a riddle. Nate checks Rosamond's garage, but doesn't find any clues. Time is running out for Nate and his dog, Sludge. It's almost four o'clock. Will Nate the Great stay stuck in the middle of this musical riddle?Visit Nate the Great and Sludge!NatetheGreatBooks.com Praise for the Nate the Great Series ★ “Kids will like Nate the Great.” — School Library Journal, Starred “A consistently entertaining series.” — Booklist “Loose, humorous chalk and watercolor spots help turn this beginning reader into a page-turner. ” — Publishers Weekly “Nate, Sludge, and all their friends have been delighting beginning readers for years. ” — Kirkus Reviews “ They don’t come any cooler than Nate the Great.” — The Huffington Post