Hiss Me Deadly: A Chet Gecko Mystery -- Bruce Hale, Paperback
Product Tags:
Ages 9-12, Animals, Bruce Hale, Chet Gecko, Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Fiction, Clarion Books, Grades 1-3, Grades 6-8, Humorous Stories, Juvenile Fiction, Mysteries & Detective Stories, Paperback, Reptiles & AmphibiansA 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.
Author: Bruce Hale
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin
Published: 01/01/2009
Pages: 128
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.24lbs
Size: 7.54h x 5.18w x 0.32d
ISBN: 9780152064242
Audience: Ages 9-12
Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 3.5
Point Value: 2
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 117248 / Hiss Me Deadly
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.