Nate the Great and the boring beach bag

Marc Simont was born in Paris, France, the son of Spanish painter Joseph Simont. He spent his childhood in Paris, Barcelona, and New York City. He became interested in drawing at a very young age. He was often ill as a child, and his education was often interrupted by illness or relocation, and he never finished high school. Nevertheless, he studied art at both the Academie Julien and the Academie Ranson in Paris, although he considered his father to be his most influential art teacher. I...

Marjorie Weinman Sharmat is the brilliant mind behind the beloved Nate the Great series, a collection of mysteries perfect for young readers. Her engaging stories have introduced countless children to the fun of detective work.