One by one, the students at Emerson Hicky Elementary are becoming mindless goody-goodies. No one talks in class and no one complains about homework--everyone is acting like a zombie. Chet loves a good nap, but this is one he's got to avoid at all costs. Can he save the school? Illustrations.

Kidnapped One by one, the members of Emerson Hicky's football team are disappearing. As far as Chet Gecko is concerned, this is a cause for celebration.
Only trouble is that Chet's old nemesis, Herman the Gila Monster, is the number one suspect, and he wants Chet to clear his (not quite) good name.
Chet and his mockingbird partner, Natalie Attired, must solve the case fast, or Herman will make sure it's their last. But which is more dangerous--Herman . . . or P.E. class?

Chet Gecko and his brainy mockingbird partner, Natalie Attired, tackle a dangerous puzzle when a series of classroom trashings seems to be the work of a vicious were-hamster. Illustrations.

Danger may be Chet Gecko's business, but dessert is his delight. . . .
Chet Gecko's hunger for mystery is matched only by his appetite for cockroach casserole, mosquito marshmallow surprise, and stinkbug pie. So when the cafeteria needs help nabbing a food thief, Chet digs into the case with a passion he usually reserves only for dessert. But this time Chet may have bitten off more than even he can chew.
Someone has framed him, and now everyone at Emerson Hicky--even his trusted partner, Natalie Attired--thinks the food thief is none other than Chet