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The Nate the Great series is a collection of children's detective stories written by Marjorie Weinman Sharmat, beginning in 1972 with the publication of the first book, Nate the Great, by Coward, McCann & Geoghegan. Marc Simont illustrated the first twenty books, published through 1998, while the final ten were illustrated by Martha Weston, Jody Wheeler, or Olga and Aleksey Ivanov, who worked in the style of Simont. Some titles were co-written by Sharmat with her sister Rosalind Weinman, her husband Mitchell Sharmat, or her sons Craig Sharmat and Andrew Sharmat. The series includes a total of 31 books and features a boy detective named Nate who solves mysteries. The books are written for children and are presented in a straightforward narrative style.
Books in this series
Ordered by first publication where known. The official numbering for this series is incomplete in our sources, so we don't show series numbers we can't verify.
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Buy on AmazonNate The Great (Nate The Great)
1972 · Marjorie Weinman Sharmat
Nate the Great is a detective who takes on the case of his friend Annie, who has lost a picture. He investigates by gathering facts, asking…
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Buy on AmazonNate the Great Goes Undercover (Nate the Great)
1974 · Marjorie Weinman Sharmat
Nate the Great takes on his first night case when he tries to solve the mystery of the garbage snatcher. The story follows Nate as he uses his…
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Buy on AmazonNate the Great and the Lost List (Nate the Great)
1975 · Marjorie Weinman Sharmat
Nate the Great is enjoying a vacation in his backyard when he is asked to find his friend's lost grocery list. He takes on the task before lunch,…
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Buy on AmazonNate the Great and the pillowcase
1995 · Marjorie Weinman Sharmat
Nate the Great is called to solve the mystery of a missing homemade pillowcase that belongs to Rosamond's cat, Big Hex. The story follows Nate as he…
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Buy on AmazonNate the Great and the Monster Mess
1999
Nate the Great and the Monster Mess is a children's detective story in the Nate the Great series, featuring the boy detective Nate and his dog Sludge…
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Buy on AmazonNate the Great and the Big Sniff
2009
Beginning readers are introduced to the detective mystery genre in these chapter books. Perfect for the Common Core, kids can problem-solve with…
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Buy on AmazonNate the Great on the Owl Express
2009
Nate the Great on the Owl Express is a children's detective story in the Nate the Great series, featuring the boy detective Nate the Great and his…
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Buy on AmazonNate the Great and the Hungry Book Club
2009
WHO'S HUNGRY FOR A GOOD BOOK? There's a book-eating monster on the loose! How else do pages keep going missing at Rosamond's Ready Readers book club?…
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Buy on AmazonNate the Great and the Phony Clue
2013
These chapter books introduce beginning readers to the detective mystery genre. Perfect for the Common Core, kids can problem-solve with Nate, using…
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Buy on AmazonNate the Great and the Sticky Case
2013
These chapter books introduce beginning readers to the detective mystery genre. Perfect for the Common Core, kids can problem-solve with Nate, using…
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Buy on AmazonNate the Great and the Missing Key
2013
Nate the Great and the Missing Key is a children's detective story in the Nate the Great series, featuring the boy detective Nate the Great and his…
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Buy on AmazonNate the Great and the Snowy Trail
2013
Beginning readers are introduced to the detective mystery genre in these chapter books. Perfect for the Common Core, kids can problem-solve with…
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Buy on AmazonNate the Great and the Fishy Prize
2013
These chapter books introduce beginning readers to the detective mystery genre. Perfect for the Common Core, kids can problem-solve with Nate, using…
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Buy on AmazonNate the Great Stalks Stupidweed
2013
Join the world’s greatest detective, Nate the Great, as he solves the mystery of the missing plant! Perfect for beginning readers and the Common…
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Buy on AmazonNate the Great and the Boring Beach Bag
2013
Beginning readers are introduced to the detective mystery genre in these chapter books. Perfect for the Common Core, kids can problem-solve with…
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Buy on AmazonNate the Great and the Halloween Hunt
2013
Carve out family time for this Halloween read perfect for beginning readers! Kids can problem-solve with Nate, the world's greatest detective, using…
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Buy on AmazonNate the Great Goes Down in the Dumps
2013
Join the world’s greatest detective, Nate the Great, as he solves the mystery of the missing money box! Perfect for beginning readers and the Common…
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Buy on AmazonNate the Great and the Musical Note
2013
Join the world’s greatest detective, Nate the Great, as he solves the mystery of a strange musical note! Perfect for beginning readers and the Common…
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Buy on AmazonNate the Great and the Mushy Valentine
2013
Perfect for beginning readers, this timeless chapter book is a fun introduction to the detective mystery genre. And for Valentine's Day, kids can…
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Buy on AmazonNate the Great and the Tardy Tortoise
2013
These chapter books introduce beginning readers to the detective mystery genre. Perfect for the Common Core, kids can problem-solve with Nate, using…
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Buy on AmazonNate the Great and the Crunchy Christmas
2013
Spread some Christmas cheer with Nate the Great in this holiday adventure! Beginning readers are introduced to the detective mystery genre, perfect…
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Buy on AmazonNate the Great Saves the King of Sweden
2013
These chapter books introduce beginning readers to the detective mystery genre. Perfect for the Common Core, kids can problem-solve with Nate, using…
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Nate the Great needs your help. Annie's dog, Fang, is missing! That's what Nate discovers when his friends throw him a surprise Happy Detective Day…
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Buy on AmazonNate the Great, San Francisco Detective
2013
Join the world’s greatest detective, Nate the Great, as he searches throughout San Francisco to solve the mystery of the lost joke book! Perfect for…
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These chapter books introduce beginning readers to the detective mystery genre. Perfect for the Common Core, kids can problem-solve with Nate, using…
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Buy on AmazonNate the Great, Where Are You?
2014
Beginning readers are introduced to the detective mystery genre in these chapter books. Perfect for the Common Core, kids can problem-solve with…
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Buy on AmazonNate the Great and the Missing Birthday Snake
2017
Join the world’s greatest detective, Nate the Great, as he solves the mystery of his friend’s missing pet snake! Perfect for beginning readers and…
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Buy on AmazonNate the Great and the Wandering Word
2018
Join the world's greatest detective, Nate the Great, as he solves the mystery of the missing word! Perfect for beginning readers and the Common Core,…
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Buy on AmazonNate the Great and the Earth Day Robot
2021
WILL THIS CASE ROLL AWAY? The Earth Day Fair is days away, but Nate's classroom project--a robot named Mr. Butler--has disappeared. Nate the Great…
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Buy on AmazonNate the Great and the Missing Tomatoes
2022
HOW DOES YOUR GARDEN GROW? A friendly competition to grow the best organic garden is underway. The prize is tempting . . . a ribbon, a photo and…
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Buy on AmazonNate the Great and the Star-Spangled Parrot
2024
Nate is working two cases at once! A double whammy in more ways than one way! The annual 4th of July Picnic is two days away and decorations are…
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Nate the Great and the Stolen Base
Year unknown · Marjorie Weinman Sharmat
Nate the Great is a series of 31 children's detective stories written by Marjorie W. Sharmat. The series began in 1972 with the book Nate the Great,…
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the Nate the Great books in?
Read them in publication order — the list above is sorted by first publication where known, starting with “Nate The Great (Nate The Great)”.
How many books are in the Nate the Great series?
We list 32 books by Marjorie Weinman Sharmat , published between 1972–2024.
Where can I buy the Nate the Great books?
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