Best Selling Books by Marjorie Weinman Sharmat

Join the world’s greatest detective, Nate the Great, as he solves the mystery of the lost picture! 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! CAN NATE SOLVE THE CASE FOR HIS FRIEND ANNIE? Nate the Great has a new case! His friend Annie has lost a picture. She wants Nate to help her find it. Nate the Great must get all the facts, ask the right questions, and narrow the list of suspects so he can solve the mystery.

Nate the Great takes on his first night case and tries to solve the mystery of the garbage snatcher.

When Rosamond's birthday gift for Nate disappears from her sled, the boy detective decides to unravel the mystery.

Even a deep snow the week before Christmas can't keep Nate the Great and his dog Sludge from finding the special card sent to Annie's dog Fang by his mother.

Nate the Great investigates the mysterious disappearance of the purple plastic octopus that his baseball team uses for second base.

While traveling on the train to San Francisco with his cousin Olivia's owl, Nate the Great and his dog Sludge must use all of their detective skills when the owl suddenly disappears.

Nate the Great goes to San Francisco to solve a mystery with his cousin, Olivia Sharp, who is also a detective.

Oscar's "former friend" relates all the reasons they aren't friends anymore.

Nate and his dog Sludge are determined to find the recipe for his mother's monster cookies.

FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Nate the Great follows the clues to find his lost dog, Sludge, in a department store.

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! 

Oliver's boring beach bag is gone! This is a perfect case for Nate the Great and his trusty dog, Sludge. But there aren't many clues in the sand and surf. Which trail should they follow? 

Check out the Fun Activities section in the back of the book!

Visit Nate the Great and Sludge!
NatetheGreatBooks.com

“Young readers who have enjoyed past adventures of Nate the Great are sure to like this new one . . . well-written and easy for primary children to follow.” —School Library Journal

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!
 
A giant turkey is on the loose! And everyone is on the case—Nate, his cousin Olivia, his dog, Sludge, and even his friend Claude. But from talking turkey to stalking turkey, will every detective come out a winner?

Check out the Fun Activities section in the back of the book! 

Visit Nate the Great and Sludge!
NatetheGreatBooks.com

“Another droll mystery for the series' many fans.”—Booklist
 
“Engaging and funny. Large print, plenty of white space, good use of repetition, and frequent drawings allow early readers to enjoy the story.”—School Library Journal