Hiss Me Deadly: A Chet Gecko Mystery
Chet Gecko Mystery Series Book #13 of 15 in publication order   (switch to alphabetical order)
Author: Bruce Hale
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| Published on October 1, 2007 | | Age Group: 8 - 12 years | | Reading Level: | AR: 3.5 (2.0 Points, Quiz #117248)
F&P/GRL: R
Lexile® measure: 570L |
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Summary:
Chet Gecko is hired by Principal Zero to investigate the disappearance of valuable items from Emerson Hicky Elementary--including Mama Gecko's pearls.
Excerpt/First Sentence(s):
I'm Chet Gecko, best lizard detective at Emerson Hicky Elementary.
Back Cover:
A SLIPPERY SNEAK...
The principal's claws emerged. His eyes narrowed. "Things have begun disappearing around school."
Yeah, like my mom's necklace, I thought.
"At first, we didn't worry much - a watch here, a camera there. But last night, two computers went missing."
"Impressive," I said.
"I want you to help me shut down this thief....Pronto."
I spread my hands. "I'm flattered, boss man. But why haven't you called in John Q. Law - you know, the cops?"
The principal tilted back and rubbed his watermelon gut with a paw.
"I don't want any word of this to get out. If the school superintendent hears that we've got thieves, he won't let us display the Flubberjee Egg - that rare jewel we're showing at the fair on Friday."
I scratched my chin. "And this would be a problem because...?"
He leaned forward. "No egg, no big crowds. No big crowds, no big money for our fund-raiser."
His eyebrows drew together like two caterpillars smooching. "Catch the thief before the fair tomorrow."
"And if I don't?" I asked.
Quick as a cop on a doughnut, Mr. Zero's paw shot out. His razor claws shredded my pink slip.
"Do I make myself clear?" he growled.
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