Chet Gecko, Private Eye, Book 2: The Mystery of Mr. Nice

Name: Chet Gecko, Private Eye, Book 2: The Mystery of Mr. Nice
Brand: Penguin Random House
Availability: InStock
Rating: 1 (1 reviews)
Author: Bruce Hale
ISBN: 9780739362631

Author: Bruce Hale

Series: Chet Gecko, Private Eye #2

Narrator: Jon Cryer

Unabridged: 1 hr 19 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Listening Library

Published: 01/08/2008

Categories: Children's Fiction, Children's Mystery & Detective, Children's Humor, Animal Stories

Synopsis

Most folks know him as the best lizard detective at Emerson Hicky Elementary, but it's not all knuckles and know-how with Chet Gecko. He's also got his artistic side.

If it wasn't for his art, he might never have been sent to Principal Zero's office, where he stumbled onto the mystery of Mr. Nice.

Because whatever you can say about Principal Zero, one thing is certain: He is not nice. Until now.

Chet knows something is wrong with this picture, and he's just the gecko to solve this mystery. After all, who do you think put the art in smart aleck?

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. From picture books to novels and graphic novels, Bruce has written and/or illustrated over fifty books for kids. His popular series include the award-winning Chet Gecko Mysteries, among others. These days, Bruce lives in Santa Barbara with his wife, his sweet mutt, Riley, and his massive collection of hats.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Kate on February 10, 2008

Bruce Hale's Chet Gecko detective series are chock full of bad puns, worse jokes, and gross out creepy crawlies, which makes them ideal for kids, and according to him, especially boys. I met Mr. Hale several years ago at a library event and he was absolutely hilarious. I started reading the Gecko boo......more

Goodreads review by Cosette on December 04, 2011

My boys enjoy this!......more

Goodreads review by Chazzi on November 02, 2021

Chet Gecko is once more on the case. Caught creating one of his classroom portraits, Chet is sent to the Principal’s office by his teacher, Mr. Ratnose. Upon arrival, Chet is given a huge surprise — Mr. Zero is nice to him! This is so far out of character for Mr. Zero, that Chet is sure the cat is an......more

Goodreads review by Laura on March 12, 2025

Chet Gecko deemed himself to be a world-class detective. When his school principal behaved "nice" on Chet's office visit, instead of doling out a punishment, something wasn't right. On further investigation with the school yard bully, he heard their esteemed justice doer had offered pointers on being......more

Goodreads review by Sheila on September 30, 2019

Chet Gecko is a private eye who is in grade school. He's been sent to the principal's office but comes out without receiving a punishment. Who is that guy? He's sure it's not the real Mr. Zero. What is going on? Chet is a hoot. He sounds like a 1940's Sam Spade or Philip Marlowe. I chuckled at his pu......more