Hiss Me Deadly

Chet Gecko Mystery #13

by Bruce Hale

A crime has been committed that strikes at the heart of Chet's very own family. Some slippery sneak has stolen his mother's beloved pearls, leaving Chet angrier than a nest of hornets on eviction day. When additional items go missing, Principal Zero turns up the heat by hiring Chet to flush out the thief. Will our gecko hero deliver the goods before it's too late? He'd better. Because this time, it's personal. This thirteenth entry in Chet and Natalie's tattered casebook is chock-full of the hilarious characters, wacky one-liners, and fast-paced mystery that have made this series a favorite among middle grade readers.

Genres: Mystery, Humor, Childrens, Fiction

118 pages, Hardcover

First published October 1, 2007

About the author

A serious book addict, Bruce wanted to be a children's book author since he was in 4th grade (right after he got over wanting to be a pirate, Tarzan, and Daniel Boone). Today he's the author-illustrator of over 70 seriously funny books for kids, so some dreams do come true.

The Malted Falcon, one of his Chet Gecko Mysteries series, was an Edgar Award finalist, and Murder, My Tweet won a Little D Award for Juvenile Humor Writing. Bruce has written everything from picture books and easy readers, to graphic novels and novels.

Bruce's recent Monstertown Mysteries series blends horror and humor, based on his childhood love of monster movies. His other series include Class Pets, about the secret lives of classroom pets, and the forthcoming Outerspace Mystery Pizza Club books, due in 2024.

A Fulbright Scholar (in Storytelling), Bruce is also a popular speaker, both in the U.S. and internationally. He lives in Santa Barbara with his wife and knuckleheaded dog Riley. When he's not writing or reading, you may find him hiking, kickboxing, or singing with a latin-jazz band called Mezcal Martini.

Reviews

[Cindy Mitchell *Kiss the Book* · Rating 3 out of 5]

Hale, Bruce Hiss Me Deadly, 118 p. Harcourt. Language - G, Sexual Content - G, Violence - G;

Chet Gecko, Elementary detective, has solved a case or two in his time, and now another has come to his door. When his little sister reports a stolen pearl necklace, Chet takes the case only to find that a multitude of other items have been snatched as well! Will he be able to solve the case before it's too late?

I have no doubt that this story was aimed towards elementary students, but I still loved it. This story was light hearted and full of witty comparisons that kept even me entertained. Though rather predictable, this story is a great, light-hearted read that I would recommend to anyone that wanted to smile.

EL, MS - ADVISABLE. Student Reviewer: KH
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[Anthony · Rating 3 out of 5]

Someone has pilfered the pearls belonging to Chet's mom, that his little sister Pinky brought to school for show and tell without permission. Now it's up to Chet to find the thief and get them back before their mother misses them. But more and bigger thefts are happening, and Principal Zero puts Chet on the case. Chet, and Natalie Attired must solve the mystery, and find the thieves before the school fair.

[Luca · Rating 5 out of 5]

THta one was a little creepy even for me, and really stealing an egg, no sirry.

[Jorja · Rating 4 out of 5]

i just finished it last night, the book was good but a little of a bore, i`d say it`s because there were two thief's, and one was found half-way through the book.