Nate the Great and the Tardy Tortoise

Author Marjorie Weinman Sharmat Craig Sharmat Illustrated by Marc Simont

For Ages

6 to – 9

Nate the Great and the Tardy Tortoise is a part of the Nate the Great collection.

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.

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