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Chet Gecko Mystery #12
Key Lardo
Hold on to your fedoras, Gecko fans, a new detective has arrived at Emerson Hicky Elementary. His name's Bland. James Bland. And he immediately cracks a case that has baffled Chet and Natalie. Do our favorite PIs get jealous? You'd better believe it! When Bland suddenly goes missing, the blame falls squarely on everyone's favorite gecko. So Chet will have to rescue his tubby rival or face a stint behind bars--and we're not talking the jungle gym.
128 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2006
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About the author
Bruce Hale
112 books133 followersA serious book addict, Bruce wanted to be a children's book author since he was in 4th grade (right after he got over wanting to be a pirate, Tarzan, and Daniel Boone). Today he's the author-illustrator of over 70 seriously funny books for kids, so some dreams do come true.
The Malted Falcon, one of his Chet Gecko Mysteries series, was an Edgar Award finalist, and Murder, My Tweet won a Little D Award for Juvenile Humor Writing. Bruce has written everything from picture books and easy readers, to graphic novels and novels.
Bruce's recent Monstertown Mysteries series blends horror and humor, based on his childhood love of monster movies. His other series include Class Pets, about the secret lives of classroom pets, and the forthcoming Outerspace Mystery Pizza Club books, due in 2024.
A Fulbright Scholar (in Storytelling), Bruce is also a popular speaker, both in the U.S. and internationally. He lives in Santa Barbara with his wife and knuckleheaded dog Riley. When he's not writing or reading, you may find him hiking, kickboxing, or singing with a latin-jazz band called Mezcal Martini.
The Malted Falcon, one of his Chet Gecko Mysteries series, was an Edgar Award finalist, and Murder, My Tweet won a Little D Award for Juvenile Humor Writing. Bruce has written everything from picture books and easy readers, to graphic novels and novels.
Bruce's recent Monstertown Mysteries series blends horror and humor, based on his childhood love of monster movies. His other series include Class Pets, about the secret lives of classroom pets, and the forthcoming Outerspace Mystery Pizza Club books, due in 2024.
A Fulbright Scholar (in Storytelling), Bruce is also a popular speaker, both in the U.S. and internationally. He lives in Santa Barbara with his wife and knuckleheaded dog Riley. When he's not writing or reading, you may find him hiking, kickboxing, or singing with a latin-jazz band called Mezcal Martini.
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September 16, 2017
love the penguin!!!
May 17, 2007
The first 75% of the book? AWESOME.
The last 25% Not so much.
Bruce Hale, why are you so inconsistent? I can only expect consistent goodness from you and your books, but every so often you pop out with otherworldly greatness and then fail to reproduce it. AAAARGH.
On the up side, the book did begin this way:
"Lucky for me, life is full of mysteries. Like, if peanut butter cookies are made from peanuts, what are Girl Scout cookies made of? If athletes get athlete's foot, do rocket scientists get mistletoe? And if swimming is so good for your shape, why do whales look the way they do?"
The last 25% Not so much.
Bruce Hale, why are you so inconsistent? I can only expect consistent goodness from you and your books, but every so often you pop out with otherworldly greatness and then fail to reproduce it. AAAARGH.
On the up side, the book did begin this way:
"Lucky for me, life is full of mysteries. Like, if peanut butter cookies are made from peanuts, what are Girl Scout cookies made of? If athletes get athlete's foot, do rocket scientists get mistletoe? And if swimming is so good for your shape, why do whales look the way they do?"
June 3, 2008
The Chet Gecko series is perfect for reluctant readers who want fast-paced action and lots of humor. They are also great when you just need to get away from it all for awhile and have some fun.
October 5, 2010
One of my favorite series as a kid.
April 9, 2016
The new guy really was a bum, man he lied and lied so thta he could have fun, poor gecko, but he taught the guy a way to do it correctly.
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