Hiss Me Deadly
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2007 · Est. 2.5 hour read

Hiss Me Deadly

Written by Bruce Hale

Book #13 in the Chet Gecko Mysteries series

A gecko detective must solve a personal theft before time runs out.

3.9 Goodreads · 76 ratings
118 pages· 17,548 words· Est. 2.5 hour read· 570L
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Bookroo's summary

Chet Gecko faces his toughest case yet when his mother's pearls vanish. As more items disappear, Principal Zero enlists Chet to catch the thief. With family ties at stake, Chet must unravel the mystery before it's too late. Will he crack the case, or will the slippery culprit outsmart him? Dive into a world of quirky characters and unexpected twists in this thrilling adventure.

From the publisher

A crime has been committed that strikes at the heart of Chet’s very own family. Some slippery sneak has stolen his mother’s beloved pearls, leaving Chet angrier than a nest of hornets on eviction day.When additional items go missing, Principal Zero turns up the heat by hiring Chet to flush out the thief. Will our gecko hero deliver the goods before it’s too late? He’d better. Because this time, “it’s personal.”This thirteenth entry in Chet and Natalie’s tattered casebook is chock-full of the hilarious characters, wacky one-liners, and fast-paced mystery that have made this series a favorite among middle grade readers.”

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
118
Words
17,548
Reading age
7–10
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
570L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.5
F&P level
~O
AR points
2
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
117248
Publication
Published
October 1, 2007
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780152054823

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