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Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2016 · Est. 2 hour read
Hour of the Doomed Dog
By Sam Hay, Simon Cooper (Illustrator)
Book #8 in the Undead Pets series
A ghostly dachshund must thwart a hotel heist to find peace.
4.2/5 Goodreads · 85 ratings
112 pages· 9,384 words· Est. 2 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
Frankfurter, a dachshund turned ghost, overhears a plot to rob his owner's hotel just before his untimely demise. Now, as the Protector of Undead Pets, he must stop the heist to earn his place in the afterlife. Can this spectral pup unravel the mystery and save the day, or will the thieves succeed? Dive into a world of humor, mystery, and supernatural antics as Frankfurter races against time to secure his eternal rest.
From the publisher
Animals, zombies, curses, mysteries, and a whole lot of laughs, this fun illustrated chapter book series has all the right ingredients to make it perfect for all young readers, alive or undead. Frankfurter’s life was cut short by a revolving door–YIP! Moments before he passed, the dachshund overheard a devious plot to rob his owner’s hotel. Can the Protector of Undead Pets stop the high-stakes burglary so Frankfurter can make it to the big dog kennel in the sky?
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 112
- Words
- 9,384
- Reading age
- 6–8
- Audience
- Transitional Reader
- Lexile
- 550L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 3.7
- F&P level
- ~N
- AR points
- 1
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 184219
Publication
- Published
- August 16, 2016
- Publisher
- Grosset & Dunlap
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780448490045
- LCCN
- 2016015038
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