Chet Gecko, Private Eye, Book 1 The ..., Bruce Hale
Chet Gecko, Private Eye, Book 1 The ..., Bruce Hale
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Chet Gecko, Private Eye, Book 1: The Chameleon Wore Chartreuse

Author: Bruce Hale

Narrator: Jon Cryer

Unabridged: 1 hr 15 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 01/08/2008


Synopsis

Chet Gecko loves a good mystery. Almost more than he loves his fee: stinkbug pie.

So when fellow fourth grader Shirley Chameleon asks him to find her missing brother, Billy, Chet expects the case to be as easy as pie. But Billy's disappearance is part of a larger plot, one that involves the Rat Sisters, a riddling junkyard dog, and a vicious Gila monster named Herman. If Chet doesn't solve the case fast, the entire school could be humiliated. Worst of all, Chet might not get his fee. And Chet's hungry. . . .

About The Author

Bruce Hale has performed extensively on stage and on television and is a popular speaker, teacher, and storyteller for both children and adults.  He lives in Honolulu with his wife.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Richard on January 26, 2019

Loved the spare dialog. Not a word wasted. Chet's noir infused wisecracks kept it lively. I finished the book in go. Can't wait to read the next one!......more

Goodreads review by Jeanne on March 06, 2017

At first glance, I thought this book was going to be pretty decent, but boy was I wrong! I actually kinda liked it. This book starts off with a fourth grade, private eye, Chet Gecko. A girl comes up to him and tells him that his brother is missing. But when Chet tells the girl that she needs to pay......more

Goodreads review by Joanne on March 28, 2016

3 stars for me, but 4 for elementary readers. Funny take on noir detective novels with a bona fide mystery for young readers. Some challenging vocabulary, well-written. Clever and funny, if corny. A great start to the series for those interested in this age-group. Recommended for boys especially fro......more

Goodreads review by Cosette on December 04, 2011

Nice. I knew I recognized the dialogue from somewhere. Funny.......more

Goodreads review by Cara on August 10, 2015

I didn't really like this at all, but I can see how it would be fun for a kid who is just starting mysteries.......more