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The Big Nap: A Chet Gecko Mystery (Chet Gecko, 4) Paperback – Picture Book, April 1, 2002

by Bruce Hale (Author, Illustrator)
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 23 ratings
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Is it just Chet, or is everyone acting just a little bit strange?
One by one, the students at Emerson Hicky Elementary are becoming mindless goody-goodies. No one talks in class, no one complains about homework--heck, the line to clean the chalkboard erasers is out the door! Everyone is acting like . . . well, a zombie.
Chet loves a good nap--but this is one he's got to avoid at all costs. Can he save the school? Or will Chet and Natalie be the next in line at the chalkboard?

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    8 years and up
  2. Book 4 of 15
    Chet Gecko
  3. Print length
    144 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    3 - 7
  6. Lexile measure
    530L
  7. Dimensions
    5 x 0.34 x 7.5 inches
  8. Publication date
    April 1, 2002
  9. ISBN-10
    0152024794
  10. ISBN-13
    978-0152024796
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"Mystery fans will get a kick out of this new series, which features a clever, wisecracking fourth-grade . . . lizard."--Family Life
The Mystery of Mr. Nice
"Hold on to your fedoras: this gecko's going places."--Kirkus Reviews
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"A Raymond Chandler/Woody Allen literary blend in a fourth-grader/gecko guise. . . . Fodder for budding criminologists and stand-up comedians."--School Library Journal
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About the Author

BRUCE HALE is the author of Snoring Beauty, illustrated by Howard Fine, as well as the fifteen Chet Gecko mysteries. A popular speaker, teacher, and storyteller for children and adults, he lives in Santa Barbara, California.
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Clarion Books; First Edition (April 1, 2002)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 144 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0152024794
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0152024796
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 8 years and up
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 530L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 3 - 7
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.6 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5 x 0.34 x 7.5 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 23 ratings

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Edgar-nominated author Bruce Hale is passionate about inspiring reluctant readers to read. He has written or illustrated more than 60 seriously funny books for children, including the popular Chet Gecko Mysteries series, Clark the Shark, and the Monstertown Mysteries series, as well as picture books like "Snoring Beauty" and "Big Bad Baby."

An actor and Fulbright Scholar in Storytelling, Bruce is in demand as a speaker, having presented at conferences, universities, and schools both nationally and internationally - from the Maui Writers Conference to British Columbia's Surrey International Writers Conference and International Schools around the globe. His acting resume includes regional commercials, theater, and an independent film, The Ride. Bruce's book, "The Malted Falcon," was an Edgar Award Finalist. "Murder, My Tweet" won the Little D Award for Humor Writing.

When he was a kid, Bruce knew exactly what he wanted to be: Daniel Boone. However, somewhere along the way, the right books and the right teachers encouraged him to try following his love of story in a different direction. He is eternally grateful to those who helped him along the path.

A little-known fact: Bruce loves jazz, and sings with a latin jazz group called Mezcal Martini in Santa Barbara

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4.4 out of 5 stars
4.4 out of 5
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Nora R. Smith
5.0 out of 5 stars Why don't they make this into one of those cute TV series?
Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2012
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The endless adventures of Chet Gecko--what more suitable subject for a kids' TV series could you imagine? Except, of course, if you mean to get them reading, it's better they're in book format, I suppose. Great fun, well imagined, wonderful short reads. It doesn't get better than this until you graduate to Harry Potter.
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Sheila Gallagher
4.0 out of 5 stars Good read
Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2020
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Zombies seem to be taking over the school and Chet must find out who is responsible.

This is one where knowing 1940's film noir and jazz works best. Chet's puns are a hoot! What pictures they put in my mind. I love his sidekicks--Natalie and Waldo. All I can say is thank heavens for them both. Chet has to stop thinking he can do it alone. Also this tale gives a timely warning all (adults and kids) should heed. Can't wait to read the next one.
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MJ
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2018
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This is a super cute series! I love reading these with my 2nd grader .
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Googie Aldredge
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesomeness is his middle name
Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2014
Chet gecko is the best possible detective in this universe. In fact, the New York Times might as well put it in the papers that this book is an epic book.
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Ms. Parrothead
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful addition to the series
Reviewed in the United States on August 29, 2006
My son is 9 years old and hates chapter books, he would much rather be reading non-fiction. When I found the Chet Gecko series at the store, I took a chance and bought the first book. At first my son refused to read it, but after reading the first two chapters aloud as a bedtime story, he was hooked. He has since read all of the Chet Gecko novels and loves each and every one. I have read most of them to my students, (I teach reading recovery in a middle school)and they have always been a huge hit. While he may not be reading Chaucer, I am very happy to see him reading chapter books and enjoying himself. My six year old daughter also loves having the books read to her. I would recommend the Chet Gecko to any child, boy or girl, as a great introduction to mystery novels, detective stories, and bad puns.
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John Doe
1.0 out of 5 stars Corrupting Our Children
Reviewed in the United States on June 8, 2005
Bruce Hale encourages violance and judgemental attitudes. As a teacher, there is no way I would allow my students to read this book.
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Joclyn Reilly
4.0 out of 5 stars boyboy likes it
Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2018
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concerned parent
5.0 out of 5 stars Brian you spaz, do you need a wedgie? Just kidding...
Reviewed in the United States on June 22, 2005
Seriously, have a sense of humor and get off Bruce Hale's back. His books are funny, and my child (who does not embrace violence or judgemental attitudes) loves them. Also, please spell "violence" correctly. A teacher who can't spell shouldn't write reviews.
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