Nate the Great, child detective is a fabulous easy reader, especially (I think)for boys. Marjorie Sharmat has written a whole series of them. Once a child learns the reading vocabulary of one, they will enjoy the others more so. Finding good easy readers that will hold a boys interest is not easy. The other characters involved in the stories are fun; we especially liked Rosamond who has lots of cats. We met her in Nate the Great Goes Undercover. Recommended for 4-8 years but still enjoyable for the later reader at even age 10-11 years old

Copies at the Auckland Libraries

We have also enjoyed Nate the Great and the Monster Mess
Nate the Great Stalks Stupidweed among others