Nate the Great and the Mushy Valentine

by Marjorie Weinman Sharmat Narrated by John Lavelle

Overview

Perfect for beginning readers, this timeless chapter book is a fun introduction to the detective mystery genre. And for Valentine's Day, kids can follow Nate as he unravels the problem, all the while learning about the importance of friendship--with people and dogs!

Nate the Great hates mushy stuff. Then he spies a big red paper heart taped to Sludge's doghouse. Who left Nate's dog a secret valentine? Nate will solve the case, and then there will be no more mushy stuff. At least that's what he thinks. . . .

“A most appealing choice.”-Booklist, Boxed Review

Editorial Reviews

School Library Journal

Gr 1-3-A comical mystery that is sure to delight beginning readers. The predictable tale boasts short, easy-to-follow sentences and familiar characters that will make the young detective's fans feel right at home. Nate takes on a double case here, as he tries to find a missing Valentine and the identity of the sender of a heartfelt message to his dog. Readers will love trying to solve Nate's cases but will be pleasantly fooled by the ``mushy'' ending. The colorful watercolor illustrations complement the text, making this selection just plain fun all year round.-Denise Furgione, Atlantic County Library, Mays Landing, NJ

Product Details

BN ID:	2940169263053
Publisher:	Penguin Random House
Publication date:	07/12/2011
Series:	Nate the Great Series , #15
Edition description:	Unabridged
Age Range:	5 - 8 Years

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