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Nate the Great Paperback – April 15, 1977

by Marjorie Weinman Sharmat (Author), Marc Simont (Illustrator)
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 2,937 ratings
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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.

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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
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    Nate the Great
  3. Print length
    80 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    1 - 4
  6. Lexile measure
    340L
  7. Dimensions
    7.63 x 5.25 x 0.21 inches
  8. Publisher
    Yearling
  9. Publication date
    April 15, 1977
  10. ISBN-10
    044046126X
  11. ISBN-13
    978-0440461265
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Praise for the Nate the Great Series
 
★ “Kids will like Nate the Great.” —School Library Journal, Starred Review
 
“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

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Shortly after a breakfast generously supplied with pancakes, Natethe Great got an urgent call from Annie.

"I lost a picture," said Annie. "Can you help me find it?"

"Of course," said Nate. "I have found lost balloons, books, slippers, chickens. Even a lost goldfish. Now I, Nate the Great, will find a lost picture."

"Oh, good," Annie said.

Nate, with the cool detachment of a Sam Spade, immediately plunges into his new and baffling case. Gatting all the facts, asking the right questions, narrowing down the suspects. Nate, the boy detective who "likes to work alone," solves the mystery and tracks down the culprit. In the process he also discovers the whereabouts of Super Hex, the missing cat.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Yearling; Reissue edition (April 15, 1977)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 80 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 044046126X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0440461265
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 5 - 7 years, from customers
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 340L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 1 - 4
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.46 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.63 x 5.25 x 0.21 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 2,937 ratings

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I am very familiar with this book I have read it as a kid myself and now I was able to purchase it for my son. It is an appropriate young age level reading book. The letters are large but not to large, just the perfect size to almost make it seem like more of a chapter book but comfortable enough for a 1st grader to confidently read. I would highly recommend the story of Nate The Great to children and parents all over.
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Brittany H.
5.0 out of 5 stars We love these!
Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2024
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These aren’t new, I loved the stories of the kid detective, and now my son loves them too. They are short, sweet, and it’s always a clever little mini mystery. I would recommend for a 1st or 2nd grade to self-read or as a read-together book. An older kid might still like these but they are ideal for an early independent reader. We love books and we recommend you give these a try!
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I am very familiar with this book I have read it as a kid myself and now I was able to purchase it for my son. It is an appropriate young age level reading book. The letters are large but not to large, just the perfect size to almost make it seem like more of a chapter book but comfortable enough for a 1st grader to confidently read. I would highly recommend the story of Nate The Great to children and parents all over.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2023
I am very familiar with this book I have read it as a kid myself and now I was able to purchase it for my son. It is an appropriate young age level reading book. The letters are large but not to large, just the perfect size to almost make it seem like more of a chapter book but comfortable enough for a 1st grader to confidently read. I would highly recommend the story of Nate The Great to children and parents all over.
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Yakov
5.0 out of 5 stars Hilarious children's book in verse
Reviewed in the United States on November 12, 2000
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"Nate the Great" is, in a word, great. In Nate the Great, Marjorie W. Sharmat has created a hero for young boys. He acts very independently, walking around the neighborhood by himself, making his own pancakes, etc. but he wears his rubbers, and he *always* leaves a note for his mother. Marc Simont really comes through in his laid-back illustrations (some shaded, some in color) that reveal important points of the case, but do not force things down the readers' throats. Also, like the writer, Simont manages humor without going overboard.
As in the best children's books, the writing style is simple yet powerful, like a haiku. Although the "Nate the Great" series is written in full sentences, Sharmat has slyly created a wonderful introduction to poetry-that-doesn't-rhyme with his carefully placed line breaks and page breaks. Here is the first page of text: "My name is Nate the Great. / I am a detective. / I work alone. / Let me tell you about my last case: / I had just eaten breakfast. / It was a good breakfast."
The first book in the Nate the Great series is by far the best, because the funniest parts are in the character development that, of course, takes a back seat in later volumes. The establishing shots of and paragraphs talking about Nate, Annie, Fang, and Rosamond are absolutely hilarious. Continuity watchdogs will note Fang's slightly more menacing nature (and color change) and Annie's lost fascination for yellow in later books. Of course, kids won't notice or care.
The official reviews don't make it clear which books in the series are actually in this volume. The cover is definitely not the original cover of book 1. You might want to look into that before buying.
This series is great fun for little kids and whoever is lucky enough to be reading to them. Get all the Nate you can find!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fun book to read
Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2023
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My nephew and I enjoyed reading this book together. Fun story and I couldn’t help but read it in the voice of a 50’s film noir style detective which made it even more fun to read. I think we’ll probably read more Nate the Great stories.
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Clara C.
4.0 out of 5 stars Great easy reader
Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2022
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Great book for my first grader. Easy to read
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jujube
5.0 out of 5 stars Great first reader!
Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2016
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I have four boys - three of whom are old enough to read - and they have loved reading this series. You can read any of the books on their own, but why not start with this first, original story? The books are entertaining, and it's fun to try to solve the mystery as you read. I believe the newer additions may be divided into chapters, but originally these books were not. Either way, they are perfect for kids who have started reading on their own and are wanting to read a "chapter book." To me, this book is the perfect segue from picture books to chapter books. It's short enough to finish in a few days (early readers) or even just an hour or so (stronger readers). These books gave my kids a great sense of accomplishment in being able to read the whole thing all by themselves. I think that is priceless in boosting their confidence and interest in reading. I should also mention that while my boys loved these books, they would be great for girls also.
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E Turner
5.0 out of 5 stars Great for beginning readers!
Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2019
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This book is great for beginning readers. My son is still reading at a low level somewhere between level one and two. He is in second grade this year and doesn't really like reading. All of the books I have found for his level are not more than 15 pages and really just too basic. Not only is this book simple enough for him to read without to much help, it still challenges him. This is his first chapter book. He is halfway through it and already wants to get the next one in the series. This book is an easy read because it uses a lot of sights -words and most other words can be sounded out. For the one he doesn't know, he is able to identify within the text and pictures clues to help him figure out the words. What little boy can't relate to" Nate the Great"! I'm so glad we found this book because it's helping develop his skills and his love for reading.
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Cold Climate Dweller
5.0 out of 5 stars Captures young readers’ interest and perfect length
Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2021
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The Nate the Great books are the perfect length for my 5-year-old grandson to read on his own as a chapter book that takes 4-5 days to read.
They have an interesting story line that keeps him interested, aren’t so long that it takes over a week to read - that might lead to disinterest.
He loves the humour - he laughs out loud as he reads them to me.
My grandson also loves pancakes, so he felt an instant connection to Nate (the great), which caught his interest.
I’d say the books are perfect for readers ages 5-7/8 for all the reasons I listed. .
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Eliane
5.0 out of 5 stars Muito bom
Reviewed in Brazil on January 30, 2024
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 13, 2020
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Was looking for a book to move on from picture books, perfect choice. Simple vocabulary and plot but funny and interesting to young kids with lovely illustrations. My 4yo and 2yo loved it, I’m ordering more in this series.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Happy
Reviewed in India on April 7, 2019
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Good quality. Interesting book.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Etat bon mais moins que ce que laissait à penser le desscriptif
Reviewed in France on February 10, 2019
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5.0 out of 5 stars 英語の初心者向けですが、ストーリーが非常に簡単な英語で書かれていて、しかもちゃんと推理小説になっています。
Reviewed in Japan on April 12, 2022
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他の方のレビューにも、簡単な英語でしかもちゃんと推理小説になっていると書かれているのを読ませていただき、それがきっかけで購入しました。その方のレビューの通り、とても面白い推理小説です。しかも、ものすごく簡単な英語で書かれていて、読みやすいと思いました。
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