Nate the Great and the Missing Key – Sharmat, Marjorie Weinman – Paperback

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! 

Annie has lost her house key. Now she can’t set up for Fang’s birthday party. Nate doesn’t want to go to a party for Annie’s ferocious dog. But he can’t resist a mystery. Nate the Great and his trusty dog, Sludge, are hot on the trail!