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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2020
I Am Jax, Protector of the Ranch
By Catherine Stier, Francesca Rosa (Illustrator)
Part of the A Dog's Day series
A guardian dog must protect the ranch alone after the lead dog is injured.
4.2/5 Goodreads · 87 ratings
96 pages
Bookroo's summary
Jax, a Great Pyrenees, faces a daunting night on a Texas ranch. With the lead guardian dog injured, Jax and a young pup must fend off predators to protect their flock. As darkness falls, will Jax's courage and instincts be enough to keep the ranch safe? Experience the night through Jax's eyes and discover the vital role of these loyal protectors.
From the publisher
Spend a day in the life of a livestock guardian dog! Jax the Great Pyrenees has a big job. After the Texas sun goes down, it’s up to him and two other LGDs to protect their ranch from predators. But when the lead dog gets hurt, Jax and a young pup are the only ones left to protect the flock through the night. Told from the dog’s perspective, this story also includes back matter about the breed and role of the working dog.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 96
- Reading age
- 7–10
- Audience
- Juvenile Reader
- Lexile
- 710L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 4.3
- F&P level
- ~Q
- AR points
- 1
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 514154
Publication
- Published
- September 1, 2020
- Publisher
- Albert Whitman & Company
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780807516713
- LCCN
- 2019047691
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