Nate the Great and Me: The Case of the Fleeing Fang
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 1998 · Est. 28 min read

Nate the Great and Me: The Case of the Fleeing Fang

Written by Marjorie Weinman Sharmat · Illustrated by Marc Simont

Book #20 in the Nate the Great series

A missing dog, mysterious clues, and a detective's skills are needed. Can you help solve the mystery?

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64 pages· 2,503 words· Est. 28 min read
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Join Nate the Great as he tackles the mystery of Annie's missing dog, Fang. During a surprise party, Fang vanishes, leaving behind puzzling clues: a trick gone wrong, a poodle chase, and a woman in fluffy-bunny shoes. With Nate's detective skills, embark on a sleuthing adventure to uncover Fang's whereabouts. Will you crack the case?

From the publisher

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 needs your help. Annie’s dog, Fang, is missing! That’s what Nate discovers when his friends throw him a surprise Happy Detective Day party. Where is Fang? As you and Nate track down clues–Fang was learning tricks for the party; he was seen running away from two tiny poodles and following a lady wearing fluffy-bunny shoes–Nate will share his expert detective skills with you so you can sharpen your sleuthing talents.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
64
Words
2,503
Reading age
6–9
Audience
Transitional Reader
Lexile
520L
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about dogsBooks about lost and found possessionsBooks about detectives
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.4
F&P level
~N
Publication
Published
February 8, 2000
First published
January 1, 1998
Publisher
Yearling
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780440413813

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