Marc Simont

It is Halloween night, and the neighborhood is filled with costumes and candy. Everyone is ready to go trick or treating, but a spooky mystery interrupts the fun. Nate the Great's friend Rosamond has lost her cat, Little Hex. Is the tricky feline just hiding from the ghosts and goblins, or is he truly lost in the dark? Nate and his brave dog Sludge must put their candy gathering on hold to take the case. Searching for a dark cat on the scariest night of the year is no easy task. You will have to help Nate face his fears, search a spooky haunted house, and use clear logic to figure out where Little Hex is hiding. Carve out some time to solve this thrilling holiday puzzle.

Have you ever thought about how wonderful a tree is? This lovely book invites you to look up and see the beauty of trees all around us. Imagine climbing high into its branches, feeling the breeze, and watching the world from above. You can roll in piles of colorful leaves in the fall or enjoy the cool shade on a warm summer day, just like napping cows and sleepy babies! Birds build their cozy nests there, and you can even hang a swing from a strong limb for hours of fun. From the strong trunk to the rustling leaves, trees give us so much. They truly make our world a nicer place to be.

The world's greatest detective is back on the case, and this time the mystery involves a very ferocious dog. Annie is trying to throw a birthday party for her fierce pet, Fang, but there is a major problem. She has completely lost her house key and cannot get inside to set up the decorations and treats. Nate the Great is not exactly excited about attending a party for a dog who scares him, but a good detective can never resist a tricky puzzle. With his trusty canine partner, Sludge, by his side, Nate begins to track down the clues. They must use all their logical thinking to retrace Annie's steps and figure out exactly where that key could have gone. As the clock ticks closer to party time, Nate searches high and low to crack the case. Readers will love following along with the clues and trying to solve the mystery alongside their favorite young sleuth. This story is perfect for kids who enjoy using their brains to uncover hidden secrets and save the day.

A torn piece of paper with mysterious letters is all it takes to launch the world's greatest young detective into a brand new case. When Nate the Great finds a ripped scrap with only part of a word written on it, his curiosity goes into overdrive. Who wrote this note, and what does the rest of the message say? Nate and his faithful dog, Sludge, are determined to track down the missing pieces and uncover the truth. They must ask the right questions, gather all the facts, and narrow down their list of usual suspects to figure out if this is a real mystery or just a giant trick. As they follow the confusing trail of evidence, Nate realizes that not every clue leads exactly where you expect it to. Young readers will have a blast trying to piece together the puzzle right alongside Nate, using their own logical skills to crack the code before he does.

Glenda is a very powerful witch who can turn herself into absolutely anything she wants. Bored with her usual routine, she decides it might be incredibly fun to transform herself into a regular human schoolgirl and attend the local classroom. But fitting in with human children turns out to be much harder than brewing potions. Glenda expects to be the best at everything, but she quickly discovers that spelling bees, recess games, and making friends require skills that her magic cannot easily fix. Even though things go disastrously wrong, she is completely unaware of how poorly she is actually doing. You will laugh out loud as this arrogant but clueless witch bumbles her way through a normal school day, proving that sometimes being a regular kid is the hardest magic trick of all.

Valentine's Day is usually filled with cards and candy, but this year it is filled with a puzzling mystery. Nate the Great absolutely hates anything mushy, so he is not exactly thrilled when he discovers a giant red paper heart taped right to his dog's house. Who could have left Sludge a secret valentine message? Determined to put an end to the mushiness once and for all, Nate sets out to crack the case. The investigation takes a surprising turn when he learns that his friend Annie is actually missing a valentine of her own. Suddenly, Nate has two cases that might just be connected. With his trusty canine partner by his side, the young detective must gather clues, question his friends, and untangle a web of holiday secrets. Readers will enjoy putting the pieces together as Nate discovers that a little bit of kindness and friendship might not be so bad after all.

A sunny day at the baseball field turns into a baffling crime scene when a very important piece of equipment goes missing. Rosamond's baseball team does not use a normal canvas bag for second base. Instead, they use a gloopy, purple plastic octopus belonging to their friend Oliver. When the team shows up for practice and discovers their strange second base has vanished, they know exactly who to call. Nate the Great and his hungry dog, Sludge, step up to the plate to crack the case. The young detective trails the missing octopus across the neighborhood, picking up weird and twisted clues along the way. Tracking down a stolen base is not an easy task, and the hunt leads Nate to some very unexpected places before he can finally step up to bat. Young sports fans and mystery lovers will be eager to follow the tricky trail of clues right to the surprising finish line.

A winter wonderland becomes the scene of a freezing mystery when a very special gift suddenly goes missing. Nate the Great has his work cut out for him on a cold and snowy day. His unusual friend Rosamond has lost his birthday present somewhere out in the chilly weather. The biggest problem is that Rosamond refuses to tell Nate what the present actually is, making the investigation twice as difficult. How can a detective find a missing item when he has absolutely no idea what he is looking for? Nate and his trusted dog, Sludge, must brave the freezing temperatures and carefully follow a snowy trail of clues to uncover the secret gift. Bundled up against the cold, they use their sharpest logical thinking to crack the case. This delightfully frosty adventure will keep young readers guessing as they help their favorite detective uncover a birthday surprise hidden in the snow.

Sometimes cracking a difficult case means you have to get a little bit dirty. Nate the Great is called into action when his eccentric friend Rosamond discovers a major problem with her brand new future-telling business. Her very important money box has completely vanished, and she needs the neighborhood's best detective to track it down. Nate and his reliable dog, Sludge, start questioning everyone who might know something. They talk to Claude, who helped set up the tricky business, and they even interrogate Finley, who collects strange boxes for his pet rat. Unfortunately, nobody seems to have the answers they need. To find the missing cash and solve the mystery, Nate realizes that he and Sludge will have to search the messiest place in town. Young readers will love holding their noses and diving into the clues as Nate proves that a great detective will go anywhere to help a friend in need.

A simple plant sale turns into a major neighborhood mystery when a very unusual leafy green goes missing. Nate the Great's friend Oliver is devastated after losing the special plant he just bought at Rosamond's peculiar Adopt-A-Weed sale. This is not just an ordinary dandelion or a boring clover; Oliver is convinced that it is a powerful Superweed. Always ready to help a friend in need, Nate takes the case. Accompanied by his trusty dog, Sludge, the young detective begins a massive search that takes them deep into the woods, across the local park, and even straight into the quiet library. Finding one specific weed in a world full of plants seems nearly impossible, but Nate is determined to weed out the truth. Readers will enjoy digging through the evidence as Nate discovers that the biggest and most important clue might just be hiding right under his nose the entire time.

Deep within the quiet, frozen woods, a thick blanket of white snow covers the ground, and the forest animals are fast asleep. Suddenly, the squirrels, bears, and field mice open their eyes. Something subtle has shifted in the crisp winter air, and their twitching noses catch a faint, wonderful scent. Bursting out of their cozy dens, the animals race together through the chilly trees, following the mysterious smell to a singular, breathtaking discovery waiting in the snow. This beautifully illustrated classic perfectly captures the raw anticipation and pure joy of witnessing the very first sign of spring. With simple text and gorgeous art, it is a brilliant celebration of nature's gentle surprises and the shared happiness that comes from a beautiful new beginning.

Grab your sunscreen and head to the beach for a brand new mystery. Nate the Great and his trusty dog Sludge are taking a break by the water, but a detective is never truly off the clock. Oliver's beach bag has completely vanished. The funny thing is, Oliver admits the bag is incredibly boring. Who would want to take a boring beach bag? That is exactly what you and Nate need to figure out. Finding clues in the sand and surf is not easy. The waves wash footprints away, and the beach is full of distractions. You will have to look closely at the facts and follow the right trail before the evidence disappears into the ocean. Put your logical thinking skills to the test and see if you can solve this sunny puzzle alongside your favorite private eye.

Prepare yourself for a truly global mystery. Nate the Great is about to take on his very first international case, and he will not even have to leave his own neighborhood to solve it. His friend Rosamond is traveling in Scandinavia when she realizes she has lost something. There is just one huge problem. She does not know what she lost, she does not know which country she lost it in, and she does not know when it went missing. Despite having zero clues, she wants Nate to find it from thousands of miles away. If Nate refuses to help, Rosamond threatens to hire the King of Sweden to solve the puzzle instead. Nate cannot let her bother a busy king with such a strange problem. You will have to think outside the box to help Nate gather facts from afar. Use your sharpest logic to figure out what is missing and save the King of Sweden from a very demanding traveler.

Feeling deeply connected to someone who is far away can be difficult, but love knows no distance. A little girl misses her father and wonders how she can possibly feel his presence when he is not there to hold her. Her wise mother teaches her a special secret about feeling love across the miles. She explains that if you close your eyes and truly tune into your surroundings, you can sense the warm affection of the people you care about most. You will discover how to find comfort in the quiet moments and trust the invisible bonds of family. This reassuring story offers a gentle, emotional lesson about the enduring power of love and how it stays with us wherever we go.

The smartest pet contest is just around the corner, and Nate the Great knows his dog Sludge is a sure winner. But just as they are getting ready to show off Sludge's brilliant tricks, the grand prize suddenly disappears. Without a prize, the whole contest will be a complete flop. Nate agrees to put his dog training on hold and take the case. It is a very tough puzzle to crack, and in more ways than one, it is a very fishy business. You will need to search high and low for clues leading to the missing trophy. Time is ticking down to the start of the competition. See if you can use your clever problem solving skills to help Nate and Sludge track down the prize before the contest is ruined forever.

Nate the Great has solved countless mysteries, but today he needs your direct help. His friends have planned a wonderful surprise Happy Detective Day party for him, but something has gone terribly wrong. Annie's dog Fang is missing. As the guest of honor, Nate must spring into action, and he wants you to be his partner on this case. You will track down the clues together. You know that Fang was learning special tricks for the party. You also know he was seen running away from two tiny poodles and chasing a lady wearing fluffy bunny shoes. Along the way, Nate will share his expert detective tips with you so you can sharpen your own sleuthing talents. This is your chance to step into the story, learn how a real detective thinks, and use your logical mind to find Fang before the party is ruined.

Meet the world's greatest boy detective. Shortly after finishing a delicious plate of pancakes, Nate the Great gets an urgent call from his friend Annie. She has lost a beautiful picture of her dog, and she needs the best sleuth in the neighborhood to track it down. Nate has found lost balloons, missing books, and even a runaway goldfish. A missing painting should be easy. With the cool confidence of a professional private eye, Nate plunges into his baffling new case. You will follow along as he gets all the facts straight, asks the right questions, and carefully narrows down the list of suspects. Finding a lost painting means searching every corner and examining every strange clue. Along the way, you might even help him discover the whereabouts of a missing cat named Super Hex. Step into a classic neighborhood adventure filled with mystery, humor, and lots of brilliant logical thinking.

Step into a small, abandoned house that feels entirely alone in the world. Its walls are bare, its rooms are empty, and it sits waiting for someone to bring it back to life. Everything changes when a lively family arrives, bringing with them endless energy and creativity. You can watch as they paint, fix, and fill the empty spaces with laughter, warmth, and beautiful colors. Slowly, this quiet shell transforms into a cozy, welcoming home that connects to the rest of the big, wide world. This timeless story captures the magic of working together to create a place where everyone belongs. It reminds young readers that no matter how big the world feels, a lovingly built home is the perfect place to start your own adventure.

A good detective never gets a full night of sleep. It is two o'clock in the morning when the telephone suddenly rings, waking Nate the Great from a peaceful slumber. His friend Rosamond has a major emergency. Her homemade pillowcase is missing, and she needs it right this second because her cat Big Hex refuses to sleep on anything else. Outside, it is damp, dark, and incredibly dreary, but a dedicated sleuth knows that the hunt must go on regardless of the hour. You will join a very sleepy Nate as he searches the neighborhood in his pajamas. Can you help him follow the strange late night clues and locate the missing piece of laundry before the sun finally comes up? See if you can solve this bizarre mystery before Nate's bedroom slippers completely wear out.