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! Somebody has been raiding Oliver's garbage can each night. How can Nate narrow the long list of suspects down to one? Nate the Great might just have to go under cover . . . under cover of the garbage can lid, that is! Check out the Fun Activities section in the back of the book! Visit Nate the Great and Sludge! NatetheGreatBooks.com *“Marc Simont’s charcoal and pastel illustrations provide the perfect backdrop for this clever case.” —School Library Journal, Starred “First graders’ favorite private eye solves the case of Oliver’s scattered garbage in those short, easy sentences that Sharmat transforms into crisp, tough-guy humor.” —Kirkus Reviews (A Kirkus Reviews Editor’s Choice)
Marjorie Weinman Sharmat Books
Marjorie Weinman Sharmat was a prolific American children's author whose extensive body of work includes over 130 books for young readers. Her engaging narratives have resonated with generations, leading to translations into multiple languages. Many of her titles were recognized by the Library of Congress as books of the year and were frequently selected by Literary Guild, underscoring their widespread appeal and literary merit.






Nate the Great
- 60 pages
- 3 hours of reading
Nate the Great solves the mystery of the missing picture.
Nate the Great and the Big Sniff
- 47 pages
- 2 hours of reading
Nate, the great detective, depends on his dog, Sludge, to help him solve all of his cases. But Sludge can’t help him this time — Sludge is lost! Lost inside a big department store on a rainy day. Nate frantically searches for his best friend and trusted helper. Salespeople have spotted a wet, slippery, sloppy dog running about. Is Sludge hiding from them? Nate looks high and low, and in places he’d rather not look at all. But every clue leads to a dead end... until Nate realizes that Sludge can help him with this case!
Nate the Great and his dog Sludge try to track down Claude's missing Stegosaurus stamp. Includes related facts, recipes, and activities.
Nate the Great and the Halloween Hunt
- 80 pages
- 3 hours of reading
It is Halloween night, and all the kids are dressed up to go trick-or-treating. But Nate's friend Rosamond needs his help. Her cat Little Hex is missing. Is he hiding, or is he lost? Nate and his trusty dog, Sludge, are on the case!
Nate the Great and the Stolen Base
- 47 pages
- 2 hours of reading
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! Rosamund's baseball team has a very unusual second base—Oliver’s gloopy purple plastic octopus. But one morning . . . it’s gone! Nate the Great must pick up clues so he can find the missing octopus and go up to bat! Check out the Fun Activities section in the back of the book! Visit Nate the Great and Sludge!NatetheGreatBooks.com"Subtle humor sparkles through the young detective's narration and his interactions with his friends. Budding mystery fans will line up for this one."-- School Library Journal
Nate the Great and the Fishy Prize
- 80 pages
- 3 hours of reading
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! Nate the Great is about to enter his dog, Sludge, in the smartest pet contest. But when the prize disappears, it looks as if the contest will flop. It's a tough case for Nate and Sludge as they search for clues leading to the missing prize. In more ways than one, it's a very fishy business. Can Nate and Sludge find the prize in time?
The Sly Spy
- 80 pages
- 3 hours of reading
The story features Nate the Great, a skilled detective, and his cousin Olivia Sharp, who aspires to be the best detective herself. Their contrasting approaches to solving mysteries highlight their unique personalities—Nate focuses on solving cases, while Olivia thrives on uncovering secrets. With Olivia's memorable character and determination, the narrative promises an engaging exploration of their detective adventures.
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! Nate the Great loves his mother’s Monster Cookies. But now her Monster Cookie recipe is missing! Nate and his dog, Sludge, get to work. They find lots of clues. But which ones count? Will Nate ever eat those wonderful cookies again?Check out the Fun Activities section in the back of the book! Visit Nate the Great and Sludge!NatetheGreatBooks.com "The short chapters and quick resolution of the mystery will be appreciated by beginning readers. Nate's many fans will eagerly sink their teeth into this treat."-- School Library Journal
Nate the Great and the Crunchy Christmas
- 80 pages
- 3 hours of reading
In this Christmas adventure, young readers join Nate the Great as he navigates the detective mystery genre. The story encourages problem-solving and logical thinking, making it an ideal introduction to mysteries for beginning readers. With engaging scenarios, kids can actively participate in unraveling the mystery alongside Nate, enhancing their critical thinking skills in a fun and festive setting.
Nate The Great And The Musical Note
- 32 pages
- 2 hours of reading
Join the world’s greatest detective, Nate the Great, as he solves the mystery of a strange musical note! 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! Nate the Great has just received a strange musical note. The note tells Nate's friend Pip what his mother wants him to do at four o'clock. Their friend Rosamond has turned the note into a riddle. Nate checks Rosamond's garage, but doesn't find any clues. Time is running out for Nate and his dog, Sludge. It's almost four o'clock. Will Nate the Great stay stuck in the middle of this musical riddle?Visit Nate the Great and Sludge!NatetheGreatBooks.com 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
The Olivia Sharp 01
- 73 pages
- 3 hours of reading
Wealthy secret agent Olivia Sharp helps depressed Duncan find a friend
Leserabe: Nick Nase und die Spur im Schnee
- 60 pages
- 3 hours of reading
Nate the Great, super sleuth, has his work cut out for him when Rosamond loses his birthday present. He and his faithful dog Sludge must face snow, ice, and ferocious-looking Fang, Annie's dog, to solve the case. But how can Nate find his missing present when Rosamond won't tell him what it is?
Ausgerechnet an Djangos Geburtstag verschwindet der Schlüssel zu Ninas Wohnung. Ob es da wohl einen Zusammenhang gibt? Nick Nase macht sich auf die Suche.
Nick Nase, der Detektiv für alle Fälle
- 192 pages
- 7 hours of reading
Nick Nase hasst romantisches Zeug. Besonders den Kram, den sich die Leute zum Valentinstag schenken. Als aber bei seinem Hund ein großes rotes Valentinsherz (mit Liebeserklärung!) an der Hundehütte hängt, muss Nick Nase den Fall einfach übernehmen und als großer Detektiv selbstverständlich auch lösen.
Nick Nase löst das Rätsel um eine verschwundene Badetasche, die seinem ungeliebten Verfolger Oliver gehört.
Nick Nase und die Geister
- 58 pages
- 3 hours of reading
Der kleine Detektiv muss ausgerechnet in der Geisternacht Sylvis schwarzen Kater suchen ...
Robert verliert dauernd etwas. Diesmal war es der Einkaufszettel. Detektiv Nick Nase soll ihn wiederfinden.
Bella Bond und der Superspion
- 58 pages
- 3 hours of reading
Ein brandneuer Auftrag für Bella Bond: Sie soll verhindern, dass die neugierige Desiree ihr eigenes Geburtstagsgeheimnis lüftet. Obendrein macht ihr auch noch ein mysteriöser Superspion zu schaffen.
Aus Schweden Bittet Sylvi Detektiv Nick Nase Um Hilfe. Sie Hat Dort Etwas Kleines Verloren, Weiss Aber Nicht, Was Es Ist Und Wo Es Ihr Abhanden Gekommen Ist. Ab 7.
Nick Nase, der große Detektiv
- 183 pages
- 7 hours of reading
Drie avonturen van Nick die als 'detective' allerlei geheimen oplost.
Bei Silvies Gib-einer-Pflanze-ein-Zuhause-Aktion hat sich Oliver eine Super-Pflanze gekauft, die bis in in den Himmel wachsen soll. Und jetzt ist sie verschwunden. Kein leichter Fall für den grossen Detektiv Nick Nase, der eigentlich gar keine Lust hat, Oliver zu helfen
Ich bin Bella Bond. Und ich hab langsam die Nase voll von meinem neuen Auftrag: Ich soll Desiree dabei helfen, Prinzessin zu werden. Nichts leichter als das, hab ich zuerst gedacht. Von wegen.
Norbert zieht um
- 58 pages
- 3 hours of reading
Nick Nase und sein Hund Schnuffel ermitteln in einem kniffligen, einem haarigen und einem uralten Fall: Ein Unbekannter hinterlässt eine seltsame Nachricht an Nick Nases Tür, bei einem Haustier-Wettbewerb verschwindet plötzlich der Hauptpreis und dann verirrt sich auch noch eine Schildkröte in Nick Nases Garten. Hat sie sich verlaufen? Aber mit ungefähr hundert Jahren sollte man doch eigentlich wissen, wo man wohnt!
Jede Menge kniffliger Fälle für kluge Spürnasen: Ein Dieb, ein Betrüger und ein falsches Gespenst müssen überführt werden. Außerdem ermittelt der Kult-Detektiv Nick Nase in zwei schwierigen Fällen. Kombiniere: die spannendsten Detektivgeschichten in einem Band!
Erneut stellt ein kniffliger Fall (zuletzt BA 9/03) die Kombinationsgabe von Nick Nase, dem schlauen Detektiv, auf eine harte Probe. Der schweigsame Tim bittet Nick, das Rätsel einer geheimnisvollen Botschaft für ihn zu entschlüsseln. Tims Klavierlehrerin hat eine simple Nachricht von Tims Mutter in ein musikalisches Rätsel übersetzt, das es innerhalb von knapp einer Stunde zu lösen gilt. Tim, der ständig stolpert, weil er mit seinen langen Haaren nichts sieht, und Nick haben keine Ahnung, wie sie das Problem angehen sollen, aber schließlich ist Nick Nase nicht ohne Grund Detektiv. Zahlreiche Rückschläge und lustige Fehlinterpretationen prägen diesen Fall, der einiges mit musikalischen Grundkenntnissen zu tun hat (aber die bringt die Klavierlehrerin Nick und allen Lesern bei). Kerstens bewährt witzige Illustrationen und zwei faksimilierte Briefe runden einen gelungenen Krimi für Leseanfänger ab Klasse 2 ab, der voller Gags steckt und zum Mitraten anregt. Zusätzlich bieten 6 Fragen am Ende (bei denen es auch etwas zu gewinnen gibt) eine anregende Zusatzaufgabe für Lese-Detektive. Gern überall empfohlen.. - Ein kniffliges Problem stellt die Kombinationsgabe von Nick Nase, dem schlauen Detektiv, auf eine harte Probe. Er muss für Tim ein musikalisches Rätsel lösen und hat dafür kaum eine Stunde Zeit. Mithilfe von Schnuffel, seinem Hund, kommt er einem haarigen Fall auf die Spur. Ab 7.
Nick Nase und das verschwundene Kissen
- 58 pages
- 3 hours of reading
Nate helps trace a lost key and saves the day.
Der Blaue Rabe: Nick Nase und der verschwundene Schlüssel
- 59 pages
- 3 hours of reading
Nate the Great and his dog Sludge look for Annie's house key which has mysteriously disappeared



























