Book Series · 4 Books
In order from The Chameleon Wore Chartreuse to The Malted Falcon.
The Chet Gecko series is a set of 4 chapter books by Bruce Hale, published between 2000 and 2003. Written for ages 8–12, most books run about 130 pages.
A missing brother, a sinister plot, and a hungry detective. Can Chet solve the mystery in time?
4 books · Published 2000–2003
A lizard detective uncovers a mystery when a mean principal suddenly turns nice.
A missing brother, a sinister plot, and a hungry detective. Can Chet solve the mystery in time?
A detective gecko is framed for cafeteria theft. Can he clear his name?
A detective duo uncovers school secrets and hunts for a missing dessert ticket.
There are 4 books in the Chet Gecko series. It began with The Chameleon Wore Chartreuse in 2000, and the newest book, The Malted Falcon, was published in 2003.
Start with The Chameleon Wore Chartreuse and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #4.
The series is best for ages 8–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.
Farewell, My Lunchbag (Book #3) is the longest book in the series at 15,956 words (107 pages).
The Chameleon Wore Chartreuse (Book #1) is the shortest at 13,209 words (128 pages).
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