Smarter Than Squirrels
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2004 · Est. 49 min read

Smarter Than Squirrels

By Lucy A. Nolan, Mike Reed (Illustrator)

Book #1 in the Down Girl and Sit series

Two dogs' world flips when a new neighbor arrives.

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68 pages· 4,368 words· Est. 49 min read
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Down Girl and Sit, two dogs convinced they're smarter than squirrels, guard their neighborhood with gusto. But when a mysterious cat, Here Kitty Kitty, moves in next door, their orderly world is thrown into chaos. Can they protect their masters from this feline intruder, or will their antics lead to unexpected adventures? Dive into a backyard filled with humor and mischief, where the well-meaning but misguided dogs face their greatest challenge yet.

From the publisher

The hilarious adventures of two confused canines.Down Girl and Sit are two dogs who are “smarter than squirrels.” They know how to protect their masters from all the things that can go wrong in the neighborhood: they bark at paper boys and guard the garbage cans, and keep mischievous squirrels at bay. But when Here Kitty Kitty moves in next door, their daily routines are turned topsy-turvy. Filled with humor and adventure, this illustrated chapter book takes a look at life in the backyard from the well-intentioned but misguided viewpoint of man’s best friend.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
68
Words
4,368
Reading age
6–8
Audience
Transitional Reader
Lexile
500L
Themes & topics
Books about animalsBooks about catsBooks about dogs
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.9
F&P level
~N
AR points
1
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
80373
Publication
Published
July 3, 2012
First published
September 1, 2004
Publisher
Two Lions
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780761455714

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