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      Nate the Great and the Tardy Tortoise

      by Marjorie Weinman Sharmat
      Published
      Dec 1996
      Main Genre
      Mystery Mystery
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      80
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      Series
      Nate the Great Book 17

      About This Book

      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! 

      The sun is shining, the birds are singing, and someone is eating the flowers in Nate the Great's garden. A green tortoise is slowly, slowly stepping across the lawn, and Nate is slowly, slowly following him. Where does Nate's green guest truly belong? It may take all of Nate the Great's patience and sharp eyesight to find out slowly.

      Series Placement

      Book 17
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      Genres & Themes

      Genres

      Suspense

      Subgenres

      Mystery

      Age Level

      Kids (12 & Under) Kids: Chapter Books

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      First Edition Dec 1996 Yearling ISBN 0440412692
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      Jul 1996 Dell ISBN 0440912644
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      Aug 1995 Delacorte ISBN 0385321112
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      Dec 1996 Turtleback Books ISBN 0606108912
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      Dec 1996 Turtleback Books ISBN 0613001338
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      Sep 2013 Random House ISBN 0385376901
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      Aug 2012 Listening Library ISBN B008XDY3KE
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