Dial M for Mongoose: A Chet Gecko Mystery

Chet Gecko’s investigations often show him the seamy underbelly of school life, but this case throws him for a loop. A deadly stink bomb is unleashed, a school building falls to rubble, money goes missing from the principal’s office, and that’s just a start. Chet’s endurance for trouble is tested, but so is his loyalty: Someone is trying to get his mongoose janitor pal Maureen DeBree fired. A true-blue P.I. doesn’t take that kind of monkey business lying down. Standing up, maybe.And stand up he will—to some very shifty school bullies. Chet keeps digging for the truth like a mole after an earthworm sandwich. Oh, foolish detective.

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Praise for the Chet Gecko series:"Those who haven't read a 'Chet Gecko' mystery don't know what they're missing."--School Library Journal"Hold onto your fedoras; this gecko's going places."--Kirkus Reviews"A choice series for reluctant readers."--Booklist"The sleuth with the smart mouth shows no signs of slowing down . . . and should continue to draw fans like fleas to a dog show."--Kirkus Reviews