The Chameleon Wore Chartreuse: A Chet Gecko Mystery (2000) - Plot & Excerpts
Meet 4th grader Chet Gecko, amateur private eye of his elementary school. When he's not eating bugs, he's solving crime. Told in the style of a old detective movie, Chet whips out many funny one liners and word plays (I heard they are even funnier on the book on tape which you can check out in our CD collection). With his partner, a mocking bird with a knack for mimicry, Chet must discover why Shirley's tough first grade brother disappeared before the big football game. A very cheesy mystery (the rat sisters might like that) for fourth grade and up.Food for thought: If you could pick any animal to be a good detective based on their talents, what would it be?
Not sure what to make of this one. It was fun to read and really short. I actually read it in a few hours. I don't think I would buy this book. But I do plan on reading all the copies at my local library. It's about a gecko that's in 4th grade who is a detective. He is hired by a chameleon to find her brother. He has to find his clues between classes. One of his friends, a mocking bird, becomes his helper. Together they break the case and save the day. It's a children's book and while I did enjoy it my 12 year old really liked it.
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