Nate the Great and the Wandering Word by Marjorie Weinman Sharmat, Andrew Sharmat, Jody Wheeler
Published by Delacorte Press on March 13th 2018
ISBN: 1524765449
Pages: 64
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Nate the Great and his dog, Sludge, are on a new case involving a missing made-up word. Esmeralda requests Nate’s helps and cheers him on throughout the process. Returning readers will enjoy a new mystery with familiar characters and characteristics (pancakes) while new readers will quickly engage with each quirky character and his/her pets (Rosamond and her cats).  Beginning readers (6-9) will enjoy this chapter book written in short sentences and full of colorful illustrations. Readers will discover the process of solving a mystery and try to keep a step ahead of Nate. Teachers and librarians will not be disappointed with the latest book in the series and may also appreciate the authors incorporating cursive into the adventure through a letter from Nate to his mother.

Reviewed by Heather Hale, Easton School District, Easton