Nate the Great Saves the King of Sweden (Paperback)

by Marjorie Weinman Sharmat (Author), Marc Simont (Illustrator)

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly
Detective Nate gets his first international case when a friend loses somethingAhe doesn't know whatAwhile visiting Sweden. Ages 6-9. (May)
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From School Library Journal
Grade 1-3?In the latest addition about this popular detective, Nate solves his first international case without ever leaving his neighborhood. He receives a cryptic postcard from his friend Rosamond. She writes that she has lost something during her Scandinavian vacation and that if Nate refuses to find it she will pester the King of Sweden for help. The lost item is tiny, lives in dark places, and has a long nose. Nate and his trusty dog, Sludge, begin visiting Rosamond's friends in search of clues. A picture examined under a magnifying glass leads him to believe that the lost item is a troll. He goes to the library for information on trolls and then back to his house for his trademark brain food?pancakes. Deductive reasoning, combined with astute observations of Sludge's burial of a bone, finally saves the day. Although Simont's appealing watercolor illustrations provide visual clues, this case is significantly more difficult than others in this series. This particular volume is for avid fans rather than novices. Initiates may need more familiarity with the personalities of these distinctive characters to grasp some of the wry humor. Advise children to begin with earlier "Nate the Great" books and return to this one for full enjoyment.?Jackie Hechtkopf, Talent House School, Fairfax,
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4-8
  
• Paperback: 80 pages
• Publisher: Yearling (April 13, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0440413028
• ISBN-13: 978-0440413028
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 5.2 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #532,487 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Fun to read!, March 21, 2000

By	Amy L. Land (Loveland, OH United States) - See all my reviews

I am a title I reading teacher and I was looking for some books to recommend to my second graders. I bought some of the Nate the Great series books to look at. This book was the first one that I read and I found it to be very enjoyable. I know the children will enjoy it also, especially the characters, Nate and Rosamond. Boys and girls who are ages 5-8 will relate to Nate and Rosamond and the adventures they go through. If you are looking for fun, short chapter books for your first-third graders, I think they will really enjoy these.

4.0 out of 5 stars Can You Solve It First?, December 5, 2008

By	WAH Mom Canada "wahucanada.com" (Canada) - See all my reviews

My five year-old son just finished reading this entire book with almost no help in one sitting - he loved finding the clues along the way to solving the mystery. This whole series of books is great for boys and girls just beginning their reading journey.