The Malted Falcon: A Chet Gecko Mystery
Grade 3-5-With characteristic pizzazz and the help of his mockingbird partner, Natalie Attired, the fourth-grade detective takes on two cases at the same time. Freddie Nostrils hires him to locate his "friend's" lost winning ticket to the Malted Falcon contest-a chance to enjoy a favorite dessert once a week for a year-and Lili Padd wants him to retrieve a valentine. The two cases turn out to have much in common. Hale entertains with a noir style adapted for a young audience, and the full-page, black-and-white illustrations are adorable. Those who haven't read a "Chet Gecko" mystery don't know what they're missing.Saleena L. Davidson, South Brunswick Public Library, Monmouth Junction, NJCopyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc.--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.