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The Big Nap

Chet Gecko, Private Eye: Book 3

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The Big Nap

By: Bruce Hale
Narrated by: Jon Cryer
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Chet and his friends Natalie the bird and Waldo are at it again, and in this mystery, Chet must stop all the students from becoming zombies at Emerson Hicky Elementary.

Solve another mystery with Chet Gecko.©2008 Bruce Hale (P)2008 Listening Library
Animal Fiction Animals Animals & Nature Fiction Humorous Fiction Literature & Fiction Mystery Mystery & Suspense Comedy

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"Fast-paced suspense and snappy dialogue make for an entertaining read. Kids will enjoy Chet's narrative, filled with wordplay and tongue-in-cheek commentary....A solid stand-alone in a choice series for reluctant readers." ( Booklist)

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The Big Nap

Narrator: Jon Cryer

My Reading Speed: 1x

Have I Read The Book Before Listening to the Audio? Yes (though a very long time ago)

Overall Audio Impression:

I used to read the Chet Gecko books back when I was in elementary school & played this one for our drive to our vacation destination for my younger brothers. I forgot just how ridiculous & funny the books could be! XD I loved the narrator’s voice as he gave the book an old-timey private eye feel & there was occasionally mood music for some scenes that added to the fun! As an adult, I could easily figure out who the bad guy was & could see the hints flying past Chet, but as a kid I remember having no idea who it could be. And though this book is part of a series, you can read any of them in any order.

(A few notes for new readers:

- all the characters are animals & act like animals though they walk like humans -think Zootopia- so they also eat things animals enjoy -like bug dishes-
- the main character (Chet) is a fourth grader)

Favorite scenes:

the admittedly bad jokes

Chet’s constant getting into trouble

things just flying past Chet when it comes to clues

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