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Fourth-grade detective Chet Gecko and his associate Natalie Attired investigate a series of mishaps at Emerson Hicky Elementary. A stink bomb is unleashed, money goes missing from the principal's office, and that's just a start. All evidence points to Chet's mongoose janitor pal, Maureen DeBree. A t...

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Main Author: Hale, Bruce
Other Authors: Weinman, Brad
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: Boston : Harcourt/Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2009.
Series:A Chet Gecko Mystery
Subjects:
Chet Gecko (Fictitious character) > Juvenile fiction.
Geckos > Juvenile fiction.
Animals > Juvenile fiction.
Schools > Juvenile fiction.
Janitors > Juvenile fiction.
Humorous fiction > Juvenile.
Mystery fiction > Juvenile.
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Summary:Fourth-grade detective Chet Gecko and his associate Natalie Attired investigate a series of mishaps at Emerson Hicky Elementary. A stink bomb is unleashed, money goes missing from the principal's office, and that's just a start. All evidence points to Chet's mongoose janitor pal, Maureen DeBree. A true-blue PI and friend won't let a friend take a bad rap!
Physical Description:viii, 110 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
ISBN:9780152054946
0152054944
Author Notes:Born near Los Angeles and currently living in Santa Barbara, Bruce Hale has written nearly 20 books. Before becoming a full time writer Hale had a variety of jobs including deejay, gardener and actor. He also lived briefly in Hawaii, inspiring the setting for his books featuring Moki the Gecko. When not writing, Hale is often speaking at schools all over the country. Hale has also taught writing workshops at several colleges and universities and in 1998 received a grant to teach and study in Thailand.

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