Nate the Great and the Tardy Tortoise

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! 

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, slowly stepping across the lawn, and Nate is slowly, 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.

• Nate the Great and the Musical Note
• Nate the Great and the Pillowcase
• Nate the Great Saves the King of Sweden
• Nate the Great and the Fishy Prize
• Nate the Great, Where Are You?
• Nate the Great and Me: The Case of the Fleeing Fang
• Nate the Great and the Hungry Book Club
• Nate the Great Goes Down in the Dumps
• Nate the Great, San Francisco Detective
• Nate the Great and the Sticky Case