Marjorie Weinman Sharmat

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

When Rosamond looks into her crystal ball to read Nate the Great's future, she sees a new case for him to solve--her money box is missing and she wants him to find it.

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

Nate the Great and his cousin Olivia are on the case of a runaway turkey, but unfortunately the clues appear to contradict each other.

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...

Lost List
When Nate’s friend Claude’s grocery list is lost, Nate sets out to find it before lunch. 

Sticky Case
A stegosaurus stamp belonging to Nate’s friend Claude disappears, and the indomitable Nate the Great is called in on the case. 

Fishy Prize
When the prize for the smartest pet contest disappears, it’s up to Nate and his dog, Sludge, to find the prize. 

Boring...

Nate the Great interrupts his backyard vacation to find his friend's lost grocery list--before lunch.