Marjorie W. Sharmat facts for kids

Marjorie Weinman Sharmat (born November 12, 1928 – died March 12, 2019) was a super talented American writer. She wrote many books for kids and teens. Her stories have been translated into different languages. They also won cool awards, like "Book of the Year" from the Library of Congress. Some of her books were even chosen by the Literary Guild.

Her most famous character is probably the child detective Nate the Great. Nate was inspired by her own father, who got to see the first Nate book published. One of Nate's adventures, Nate the Great Goes Undercover, was even made into a TV movie! This movie won an award at the Los Angeles International Children's Film Festival.

Marjorie's husband, Mitchell Sharmat, also helped expand Nate's world. He created Olivia Sharp, Nate's cousin, who is also a detective. Marjorie and Mitchell wrote four Olivia Sharp books together. Later, their son Craig Sharmat helped his mom write three more Nate books. In recent years, their other son, Andrew, co-wrote the last two Nate books with her.

Marjorie also wrote three books in the mid-1980s using a different name, Wendy Andrews. She also created the Sorority Sisters series. These were eight short novels about romance and humor, set in a California high school.

About Marjorie Weinman Sharmat

Marjorie Weinman Sharmat was born in Portland, Maine, on November 12, 1928. She went to Westbrook Junior College and graduated in 1948. Her parents were Nathan and Anna Richardson Weinman. Her father, Nathan, made and sold dry goods. Marjorie also had a sister named Rosalind.

Marjorie Sharmat passed away on March 12, 2019, when she was 90 years old.

Her Amazing Books

Marjorie Weinman Sharmat wrote over 130 books! Many of her stories belong to popular series. Besides the famous Nate the Great series, she also wrote the Morris Brookside, Olivia Sharp, and Duz Shedd series.

Here are some of her other well-known books:

• Rex (1967) – a fun picture book.
• Goodnight, Andrew; Goodnight Craig (1969) – named after her own sons, Andrew and Craig.
• Gladys Told Me to Meet Her Here (1970).
• A Visit with Rosalind (1971) – named after her sister, Rosalind.
• Getting Something on Maggie Marmelstein (1971).
• Sophie and Gussie (1973).
• I Want Mama (1974) – this book was even translated into German!
• Mooch the Messy (1976).
• I'm Terrific (1977).
• A Big Fat Enormous Lie (1978).
• Gila Monsters Meet you at the Airport (1980).
• How to Meet a Gorgeous Guy (1983) – a romantic story for teens.
• My Mother Never Listens to Me (1984).
• I'm the Best (1991).

Books as Wendy Andrews

Marjorie wrote these three books under the name Wendy Andrews:

• Supergirl Storybook: Based on the Motion Picture Supergirl (1984).
• Vacation Fever! (1984).
• Are We There Yet? (1985).

The Morris Brookside Series

These books are about a dog named Morris Brookside:

• Morris Brookside, a Dog (1973).
• Morris Brookside is Missing (1974).

The Duz Shedd Series

This series is about a dog named Duz Shedd, also known as Genghis Khan:

• Hollywood Hound: A Duz Shedd Story (1993).
• A Dog Star is Born: A Duz Shedd Story (1994).
• Dog-Gone Hollywood: A Duz Shedd Story (1994).
• Dirty Tricks: A Duz Shedd Story (2000).

The Nate the Great Series

This is Marjorie Sharmat's most famous series, featuring the young detective Nate. Many of these books were illustrated by Marc Simont. Later, Martha Weston and Jody Wheeler also illustrated them.

• Nate the Great (1972).
• Nate the Great Goes Undercover (1974).
• Nate the Great and the Lost List (1975).
• Nate the Great and the Phony Clue (1977).
• Nate the Great and the Sticky Case (1978).
• Nate the Great and the Missing Key (1981).
• Nate the Great and the Snowy Trail (1983).
• Nate the Great and the Fishy Prize (1985).
• Nate the Great Stalks Stupidweed (1986).
• Nate the Great and the Boring Beach Bag (1987).
• Nate the Great Goes Down in the Dumps (1989).
• Nate the Great and the Halloween Hunt (1989).
• Nate the Great and the Musical Note (1990) – written with her son, Craig Sharmat.
• Nate the Great and the Stolen Base (1992).
• Nate the Great and the Pillowcase (1993) – written with her sister, Rosalind Weinman.
• Nate the Great and the Mushy Valentine (1994).
• Nate the Great and the Tardy Tortoise (1995) – with Craig Sharmat.
• Nate the Great and the Crunchy Christmas (1996) – with Craig Sharmat.
• Nate the Great Saves the King of Sweden (1997).
• Nate the Great and Me: The Case of the Fleeing Fang (1998).
• Nate the Great and the Monster Mess (1999).
• Nate the Great, San Francisco Detective (2000) – written with her husband, Mitchell Sharmat.
• Nate the Great and the Big Sniff (2001) – with Mitchell Sharmat.
• Nate the Great on the Owl Express (2003).
• Nate the Great Talks Turkey (2006) – with Mitchell Sharmat.
• Nate the Great and the Hungry Book Club (2009) – with Mitchell Sharmat.
• Nate the Great, Where Are You? (2015) – with Mitchell Sharmat.
• Nate the Great and the Missing Birthday Snake (2018) – with her son, Andrew Sharmat.
• Nate the Great and the Wandering Word (2019) – with her son, Andrew Sharmat.

The Olivia Sharp Series

These books feature Nate the Great's cousin, Olivia Sharp, who is an "Agent for Secrets." Marjorie wrote these with her husband, Mitchell Sharmat.

• The Pizza Monster (1989).
• Princess of the Filmore Street School (1989).
• The Sly Spy (1990).
• The Green Toenails Gang (1991).
• Akulakhan (2002).