To Chet, nothing is more divine than a plate of Mrs. Bagoong's Mothloaf Surprise followed by a sweet bit of shut-eye on the playground. (Besides a few Pillbug Crunch bars and a monthlong holiday, that is.)

In these two hilarious mysteries from Chet's tattered casebook, he and his mockingbird partner, Natalie Attired, must catch a cafeteria thief, foil the sinister plans of a weaselly zombie master . . . and still take part in the Nations of the World PTA assembly. (Fourth-grade detectives get no respect.) Black-and-white illustrations --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

About the Author
BRUCE HALE is the author of five picture books as well as the Chet Gecko mysteries. A popular speaker, teacher, and storyteller for children and adults, he was awarded a Fulbright grant in 1998 to teach storytelling and to study folklore in Thailand. He lives in Honolulu, Hawaii. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Keywords: Big Nap: From the Tattered Casebook of Chet Gecko, Private Eye, Books, Bruce Hale, Children: Grades 3-4, Children's 9-12 - Fiction - Mysteries / Detective, Juvenile Fiction, Mysteries, Espionage, & Detective Stories, Humorous Stories