- Paperback: 132 pages
- Publisher: Harcourt, Inc.; 1 edition (April 15 2004)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0152167129
- ISBN-13: 978-0152167127
- Product Dimensions: 19.2 x 12.7 x 0.9 cm
- Shipping Weight: 127 g
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#1,516,194 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #22 in Books > Children's Books > Ages 9-12 > Series > Mystery & Detective > Chet Gecko
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From School Library Journal
Grade 3-5-With characteristic pizzazz and the help of his mockingbird partner, Natalie Attired, the fourth-grade detective takes on two cases at the same time. Freddie Nostrils hires him to locate his "friend's" lost winning ticket to the Malted Falcon contest-a chance to enjoy a favorite dessert once a week for a year-and Lili Padd wants him to retrieve a valentine. The two cases turn out to have much in common. Hale entertains with a noir style adapted for a young audience, and the full-page, black-and-white illustrations are adorable. Those who haven't read a "Chet Gecko" mystery don't know what they're missing.
Saleena L. Davidson, South Brunswick Public Library, Monmouth Junction, NJ
Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Saleena L. Davidson, South Brunswick Public Library, Monmouth Junction, NJ
Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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Gr. 3-5. Two cases! What luck for Emerson Hickey Elementary School's brash, young lizard detective Chet Gecko and his mockingbird partner Natalie Attired. Unfortunately, neither case is a snap to solve as the critters quickly discover in their latest mystery, which leaves them scrambling to find both a missing valentine and the winning ticket for a scrumptious, stupendous dessert. With an over-the-top, tough-guy image (think Bogie with a penchant for wacky wordplay) and an antipathy toward the opposite sex (eeeuw . . . "cooties!"), Chet has plenty of personality. The illustrations are a bit sweet for the tone, and some of the allusions and jokes will fly right over the heads of younger readers (Zoomin' Mayta teaches music), but the goofball humor and the wacky goings-on will definitely please Gecko's fans and also win a few converts to the long-running series. Just right for the armchair detective who likes mysteries on the light side. Stephanie Zvirin
Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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4.7 out of 5 stars (3 customer reviews)
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great book for reticent readers, Sep 19 2005
By K. Rosenfeld "kamr" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Malted Falcon: A Chet Gecko Mystery (Paperback)
My son (9) loved this book! I am thrilled because he'd usually rather play sports than sit down and read a book. I met Mr. Hale at a conference recently and was impressed by his intelligence, wit and love of writing for children. Most books mean different things to different people, and some people approach a book, an author or a particular subject with a personal agenda, emotional baggage or ill-conceived notions. The Malted Falcon is a fun story that will delight children with its humor and creative characterizations. Thankfully, children usually appoach books with open minds and objectivity --unlike some 'wiser' adults.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Funny - Great for kids!, Aug 13 2005
By hunley "hunley" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Malted Falcon: A Chet Gecko Mystery (Paperback)
I don't understand why Smith doesn't like the Chet Gecko series and felt it necessary to type the same line on the page of every book in the series. I am reading number seven in the series and they have all been great. I am now twelve and I still enjoy them. The Malted Falcon was a particular favorite because I laughed all the way through. If you like funny stories with a little mystery mixed in, these are for you.
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Amusing take-offs of classic hard-boiled detective fare, Sep 12 2005
By Peaseblossom - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Malted Falcon: A Chet Gecko Mystery (Paperback)
Kids who enjoy the Time Warp Trio and other volumes with wise-cracking characters will enjoy the Bruce Hale books. I'm not sure why another reviewer felt compelled to give this series one star; he also went to the trouble of repeating the identical review for every book in the series. If he disliked the first one so much, one wonders why--and if--he read the others.
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