- Hale, B. (2009). From Russia with lunch. Orlando: Harcourt.
Summary
Legendary elementary detective Chet Gecko has solved a dozen mysteries by now, but this case may be the most difficulty for the lizard. His favorite teacher has been fired, and replaced by a mysterious Russian inventor. Strange things happen at the school following the arrival of the new teacher. People are replaced by robots, students are switched around and Chet's partner even leaves him. What is a Gecko to do?
My Impressions
I love the Chet Gecko series. I am an old movie fan, and love the references to old classic movie titles in the books, and the snappy detective personality of Chet. He cracks bad jokes, he has one-liners, and even probably does a great Bogart impersonation. I think this book, and series, are great for late elementary readers who like mysteries but don't want books that are too suspenseful or scary.
Reviews
Phelan, C. (2009). From Russia with Lunch. [Review of From Russia with lunch, by B. Hale]. Booklist, 105(11), 44.
When a mystery arises, possibly involving members of the school staff replaced by contraptions such as the Bibliomalgamator, which slings inappropriate books at students, and the Munchmeister 2000, which dispenses bowls of pizza-flavored glop, Chet Gecko, “Emerson Hicky Elementary’s top lizard detective,” and his partner in crime solution, mockingbird Natalie Attired, spring into action. The story unfolds in Chet’s entertaining first-person narrative, laced with puns, wisecracks, and mentions of edible treats involving
insect ingredients. Illustrated with occasional pencil drawings, this amusing book concludes with the famous grade-school gumshoe introducing each of the 13 previous volumes in the popular Chet Gecko Mystery series. --Carolyn Phelan
Library Usage
Great book for introductions to series titles, recurring characters, discussing the difference between static and developing characters and detective/mystery genre studies.
insect ingredients. Illustrated with occasional pencil drawings, this amusing book concludes with the famous grade-school gumshoe introducing each of the 13 previous volumes in the popular Chet Gecko Mystery series. --Carolyn Phelan
Library Usage
Great book for introductions to series titles, recurring characters, discussing the difference between static and developing characters and detective/mystery genre studies.
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