Stick Dog Gets the Tacos
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2019 · Est. 2.5 hour read

Stick Dog Gets the Tacos

Written by Tom Watson

Book #9 in the Stick Dog series

A group of stray dogs embark on a mission to investigate a mysterious picnic and uncover the secrets of a unicorn piñata

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224 pages· 17,139 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
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Stick Dog and his quirky crew are on a mission to snag a taco feast from unsuspecting humans. But as they plot their daring heist, a mysterious object in a tree catches Stick Dog's attention. With his friends drooling over the thought of crunchy tacos and guacamole, Stick Dog must solve the mystery and feed his hungry pack. Will they succeed in their madcap adventure, or will the tree's secret derail their plans? Join the fun and find out if it's taco time for these lovable strays!

From the publisher

Perfect for fans of Big Nate, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, and the previous Stick Dog books, Tom Watson’s hilarious series continues with a backyard adventure complete with crunchy tacos, squishy guacamole, and flying unicorns!HEY! WHAT’S THAT IN THE TREE? IT’S AN EMERGENCY! When Karen sprints into Stick Dog’s pipe and declares an emergency, Stick Dog springs into action. After racing through the woods with his squad of strays, Stick Dog discovers there’s no crisis at all. But there is a great opportunity to feed his hungry friends.As a family of humans plans to feast on tacos, tortilla chips, and guacamole, Stick Dog makes plans of his own. To feed Mutt, Karen, Poo-Poo, and Stripes, he’ll need all his smarts and problem-solving skills. While his hungry, drooling, goofy friends prepare to chow down, something nags Stick Dog at the edge of his mind. What is that thing swinging in a tree? And how can he get it?If this funny, madcap, daring quest succeeds, it’s taco time for these crazy canines!Other favorites in the series include Stick Dog Wants a Hot Dog, Stick Dog Chases a Pizza, and many more!

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
224
Words
17,139
Reading age
8–11
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
600L
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about dogsBooks about tacosBooks about adventuresBooks about humor
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.9
F&P level
~O
Publication
Published
February 5, 2019
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780062685186

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