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Nate the Great and the Stolen Base

by Marjorie Weinman Sharmat

A missing octopus at second base

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  • Critical praise

    Praised by School Library Journal

    Critical praise for the book highlights its subtle humor and appeal to young mystery readers.

AlbakiReads Editorial

A missing octopus at second base

Rosamund’s baseball team uses an unusual marker for second base: Oliver’s purple plastic octopus. When it disappears, Nate the Great follows clues to find it before he can take his turn at bat. The mystery gives young readers a simple case to track, with logical problem-solving built into Nate’s search. A Fun Activities section at the back extends the book beyond the story, while the chapter-book format introduces beginning readers to the detective-mystery genre.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Beginning readers ready for a chapter-book mystery
  • Children interested in clues, detectives, or problem-solving
  • Young readers who enjoy a story set around a baseball team

Themes

Detective workLogical thinkingBaseball and teamwork

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Book overview

Beginning readers are introduced to the detective mystery genre in these chapter books. Perfect for the Common Core, kids can problem-solve with Nate, using logical thinking to solve mysteries!

Rosamund's baseball team has a very unusual second base--Oliver's gloopy purple plastic octopus. But one morning . . . it's gone! Nate the Great must pick up clues so he can find the missing octopus and go up to bat!

Check out the Fun Activities section in the back of the book!

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"Subtle humor sparkles through the young detective's narration and his interactions with his friends. Budding mystery fans will line up for this one."--School Library Journal
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