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Description
Nate the Great and the Stolen Base is a beginning reader mystery chapter book about Nate, a young detective who solves puzzles using logical thinking. When Rosamund's baseball team discovers that Oliver's purple plastic octopus, which they use as second base, has been stolen, Nate steps in to investigate. He collects clues and uses problem-solving skills to find the missing octopus so the team can play their game.
Quick Summary
Nate the Great is back in action, and this time he's on the hunt for a very unusual stolen item: a purple octopus who's been kidnapped from his ball field! Kids will giggle at the silly mystery and cheer as Nate uses his detective smarts to crack the case, with funny illustrations that bring the quirky characters to life. If your kid loves the Ivy and Bean series or any beginner mysteries with humor, they'll be hooked on Nate's goofy detective adventures. Perfect for kids in kindergarten through third grade who are ready for short chapter books with pictures and easy-to-read text.