Detective LaRue
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2004 · Est. 13 min read-aloud

Detective LaRue

A dog writes letters from jail about a cat mix-up.

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1,566 words· Est. 13 min read-aloud· AD950L

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Ike, a witty dog, finds himself behind bars due to a hilarious misunderstanding involving missing cats. Through a series of comical letters, he recounts his misadventures and attempts to clear his name. Can Ike unravel the feline fiasco and regain his freedom, or will he remain a victim of mistaken identity? Dive into this charming tale of canine correspondence and unexpected twists.

At a glance
Format
Words
1,566
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD950L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~6.3
F&P level
~W
Publication
First published
September 1, 2004
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780545347273

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