Stella: Ranch Patrol: Dogs with a Purpose
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · Est. 7.5 hour read

Stella: Ranch Patrol: Dogs with a Purpose

By W. Bruce Cameron

A corgi puppy named Stella leaves her litter to join a struggling ranch, where she must prove her worth as a herding dog and help save both the flock and the family that depends on it.

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272 pages· 53,665 words· Est. 7.5 hour read
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Stella: Ranch Patrol is a new Dogs with a Purpose adventure from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Dog’s Purpose, W. Bruce Cameron! Some dogs were born to lend a helping hand (or paw!) Stella, a corgi puppy, is one of them. With her natural herding instincts and big attitude, Mateo thinks she’ll be the perfect new addition to his family’s ranch! But Mateo’s family isn’t convinced. They wanted a big, tough livestock guardian dog, not this tiny creature! She’s more likely to become lunch for the coyotes than to help run the ranch. And it doesn’t matter anyway; Mateo’s father, Werner, has decided to sell the ranch. To save their home, Stella and Mateo must prove that even the smallest and youngest members of a family can make the biggest difference. Can they rise to the challenge? Stella: Ranch Patrol is another fun, heartwarming Dogs with a Purpose adventure that will introduce young readers to the hard work of herding dogs. More Tales from Bruce Cameron! FROM STARSCAPE: THE PUPPY TALES SERIES: Ellie’s Story / Bailey’s Story / Molly’s Story / Max’s Story / Lily’s Story / Shelby’s Story / Toby’s Story / Bella’s Story / Cooper’s Story / Lacey’s Story / Piper’s Story THE LILY TO THE RESCUE SERIES: Lily to the Rescue / Lily to the Rescue: Two Little Piggies / Lily to the Rescue: The Not-So-Stinky Skunk / Lily to the Rescue: Dog Dog Goose / Lily to the Rescue: Lost Little Leopard / Lily to the Rescue: The Misfit Donkey / Lily to the Rescue: Foxes in a Fix / Lily to the Rescue: The Three Bears THE DOGS WITH A PURPOSE SERIES: Zeus: Water Rescue / Ripley: Fire Station Five / Stella: Ranch Patrol FROM FORGE: THE DOG’S PURPOSE SERIES: A Dog’s Purpose / A Dog’s Journey / A Dog’s Promise THE DOG’S WAY HOME SERIES: A Dog’s Way Home / A Dog’s Courage OTHER TITLES FROM FORGE: My Three DogsLove, Clancy: Diary of a Good DogA Dog’s Perfect ChristmasThe Dogs of ChristmasThe Dog MasterEmory’s Gift THE RUDDY MCCAN SERIES: The Midnight Plan of the Repo Man / Repo Madness / The Midnight Dog of the Repo Man

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
272
Words
53,665
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
~750L
Themes & topics
Books about familyBooks about loyaltyBooks about dogsBooks about ranch lifeBooks about animals
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.8
F&P level
~R
AR points
8
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
556756
Publication
Published
August 26, 2025
Edition
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781250815620

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