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Nate the Great and the Tardy Tortoise

By: Marjorie Weinman Sharmat, Craig Sharmat
Narrated by: John Lavelle
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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.
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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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