Nate the Great Talks Turkey (Paperback)

by Marjorie Weinman Sharmat (Author), Mitchell Sharmat (Author), Jody Wheeler (Illustrator)

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal
Grade 2-4–An engaging and funny addition to the series. As Nate hears a radio report about a giant turkey that wreaks havoc in a supermarket parking lot and then disappears, his friend Claude comes in to tell him that he has just seen the large bird. A mystery is afoot, and Nate's dog, Sludge, is the first to take on the case. Cousin Olivia Sharp flies in from San Francisco wearing her boa and tries to drum up some enthusiasm for a turkey search team. The wealthy girl uses her great knowledge of birds to solve the mystery. Large print, plenty of white space, good use of repetition, and frequent drawings allow early readers to enjoy the story.–Rebecca Sheridan, Easttown Library & Information Center, Berwyn, PA
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From Booklist
When Nate the Great hears that the whole town is searching for a turkey on the loose, he decides ot to join the chase. Instead, he lets his dog, Sludge, investigate. Meanwhile, Nate's wealthy cousin, Olivia, starts her own hunt for the wandering bird. Though not officially on the case, Nate still has a knack for spotting clues. Nate and Olivia each narrate some of the 19 short chapters here, but Wheeler places either Nate's deerstalker or Olivia's boa at each chapter heading so that readers will always know who's talking. Another droll mystery for the series' many fans. Carolyn Phelan
Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4-8
  
• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Yearling (August 14, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0440421268
• ISBN-13: 978-0440421269
• Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 5.1 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #157,872 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A fun story, especially for fans of Encyclopedia Brown and the like., December 10, 2006

By	Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Nate the Great Talks Turkey (Hardcover)

Olivia Sharp joins her cousin Nate to solve the case of the giant missing turkey in this latest 'Nate the Great' investigative piece. Here Nate hears of a giant turkey on the loose: despite his reluctance to become involved in a too-popular investigation, inside information lures him to one of his most puzzling cases. A fun story, especially for fans of Encyclopedia Brown and the like.

5.0 out of 5 stars Nate the Great Talks Turkey, December 29, 2008

By	HPNutter "Dee" (Winner, SD USA) - See all my reviews

My 10 year old son really enjoys Nate the Great books and they all have AR tests.

5.0 out of 5 stars My son loves Nate the great, December 28, 2008

By	C. Churchwell "C.C" (Elgin, SC, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is a great book. My son is 6 and loves reading this book and feeling like a detective and he even dresses up and goes on hunts for clues like he is Nate the Great. It is also full of basic sight words, to get kids into reading chapter books. The words are easy, but the pages are longer so kids feel that they are reading harder material.