The Mystery of Mr. Nice
Graphic Nov.
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2000 · Est. 2.5 hour read

The Mystery of Mr. Nice

Written and illustrated by Bruce Hale

Book #2 in the Chet Gecko series

A lizard detective uncovers a mystery when a mean principal suddenly turns nice.

3.9 Goodreads · 314 ratings
120 pages· 13,460 words· Est. 2.5 hour read· 450L
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Bookroo's summary

Chet Gecko, the sharpest lizard detective at Emerson Hicky Elementary, finds himself in Principal Zero's office due to his artistic antics. But something's off—Principal Zero, known for his gruff demeanor, is acting suspiciously nice. Chet senses a mystery brewing and is determined to uncover the truth behind this puzzling transformation. With his wit and knack for solving mysteries, Chet dives into a case that could change everything he knows about his school. Can he crack the case of Mr. Nice before it's too late?

From the publisher

Most folks know him as the best lizard detective at Emerson Hicky Elementary, but it’s not all knuckles and know-how with Chet Gecko. He’s also got his artistic side. If it wasn’t for his art, he might never have been sent to Principal Zero’s office, where he stumbled onto the mystery of Mr. Nice. Because whatever you can say about Principal Zero, one thing is certain: He is not nice. Until now. Chet knows something is wrong with this picture, and he’s just the gecko to solve this mystery. After all, who do you think put the art in smart aleck?

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
120
Words
13,460
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
450L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.7
F&P level
~M
Scholastic level
R
AR points
2
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
43420
Publication
Published
October 1, 2008
First published
January 1, 2000
Publisher
Clarion Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book · Graphic novel
Identifiers
ISBN
9780152025151
LCCN
99050914
OCLC
817074175

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