Nate the Great and the Big Sniff [Paperback]

Marjorie Weinman Sharmat (Author), Mitchell Sharmat (Author), Martha Weston (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 6 and up | Grade Level: 1 and up | Series: Nate the Great

Nate, the great detective, depends on his dog, Sludge, to help him solve all of his cases. But Sludge can’t help him this time — Sludge is lost! Lost inside a big department store on a rainy day. Nate frantically searches for his best friend and trusted helper. Salespeople have spotted a wet, slippery, sloppy dog running about. Is Sludge hiding from them? Nate looks high and low, and in places he’d rather not look at all. But every clue leads to a dead end . . . until Nate realizes that Sludge can help him with this case!

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Gr 1-3-Nate the Great returns in yet another installment of this beginning chapter-book series. This time his faithful sidekick, Sludge, is the big mystery-when the young detective comes out of the department store, his dog isn't waiting where he should be, and he's either missing or lost. Sludge ends up going to the one place that Nate loves, the cafeteria, and there they have their happy reunion. Weston's watercolor illustrations show the youngster's worry and determination, and lend humor to the story. Fans of this series will definitely enjoy the continuing adventures of Nate, Sludge, and their friends.

Christina F. Renaud, Attleboro Public Library, MA

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Review

“The familiar characters, basic plot, and illustrated pages of these simple chapter books build confidence in children who are just starting to read and who look forward to a new mystery.”–Kirkus Reviews
“Another satisfying entry in a consistently entertaining series.”–Booklist

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 6 and up
  
• Paperback: 80 pages
• Publisher: Yearling; Rei Rep edition (February 11, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0440415020
• ISBN-13: 978-0440415022
• Product Dimensions: 5.4 x 0.3 x 7.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #232,503 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Missing: Detective Partner!, November 22, 2002

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This review is from: Nate the Great and the Big Sniff (Hardcover)

Nate the Great is a detective and a guy known for being able to find lost things or solve mysteries. However, in NATE THE GREAT AND THE BIG SNIFF, Nate experiences his most personal mystery of all when Sludge, his dog, detective partner, and best friend, ends up lost in Weinman Brothers, Nate's favorite store. Since no dogs are allowed in the store, Nate has to leave Sludge outside. Nate goes inside to buy a gift for Sludge and has to stand in a really long line. Worried about his doggy partner, Nate goes back to the entrance to check on Sludge and finds that Sludge is gone!

Marjorie Weinman Sharmat is the author of over twenty Nate the Great adventures, including NATE THE GREAT STALKS STUPIDWEED, NATE THE GREAT AND THE BORING BEACH BAG, NATE THE GREAT AND THE HALLOWEEN HUNT, and NATE THE GREAT AND THE MUSHY VALENTINE. She has written dozens of books for young readers. She named Nate the Great after her father. Her books have been named as Children's Choice books and Junior Literary Guild selections, and been picked as Books of the Year by the Library of Congress.

NATE THE GREAT AND THE BIG SNIFF is written as a chapter book, something the last few books in the series have changed to. The change is welcome because the chapters provide brief bits that can be read while on the go, and they all end up with cliffhanger endings that make the young reader want to pick the book up again or the young listener want to sit down and hear more. As always, the author presents a very real mystery with very real possible solutions before ultimately solving Nate's latest case. The usual cast of Annie and Fang and Rosamond show up in the story, and Claude puts in an appearance to round out the neighborhood. The way that all of the group bands together to help Nate find Sludge is really great and heart-warming. Over the years, Nate has been bothered by these people, or presented hard mysteries by them, and it's good to see that they help him out when he needs it, and that they actually care about Sludge. When the case is finally solved, Marjorie Weinman Sharmat and Mitchell Sharmat reveal that Sludge is every bit the detective that Nate is. The full color illustrations by Martha Weston are detailed and expressive. This is a truly great book for young readers and parents who love to read aloud to pre-readers.

Young readers will enjoy the whole Nate the Great series because the tales are told in a familiar fashion and involve a solid cast of characters that return book after book. These books are also some of the best to choose for read-alouds to pre-readers or for the last story before bedtime because they can be read in just a few moments. The Nate the Great mysteries are fun and addictive for both parent and child.

5.0 out of 5 stars NATE THE GREAT ARE AWESOME BOOKS, August 10, 2011

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MY GRANDSON LOVES THIS SERIES. THEY ARE A FUN READ AND MAKE
READING FOR THE SUMMER THE BEST. THANKS FOR THE GREAT
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5.0 out of 5 stars Can Nate think like a dog to solve the case?, November 5, 2001

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This review is from: Nate the Great and the Big Sniff (Hardcover)

Nate is a great detective and depends on his dog to help him solve cases. But Sludge is lost inside a department store, and this time Nat's on his own in solving the case of a missing best friend. Can Nate think like a dog to solve the case?