The Case of the Blazing Sky
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2008

The Case of the Blazing Sky

By John R. Erickson

Book #51 in the Hank the Cowdog series

Hank must prevent prairie fires on a dry Texas ranch.

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128 pages
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On a scorching Texas ranch, Hank takes charge as Head of Fire Safety. With the threat of prairie fires looming, he battles hunger and boredom to protect the land. As the heat rises, will Hank's vigilance be enough to save the ranch from disaster?

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The weather on Hank’s West Texas ranch is hot and dry. So dry, in fact, that they’ve got to be on the lookout for prairie fires. So Hank bravely takes on the role of Head of Fire Safety and gets to work. But patrolling for fires is dull, and it’s hard to do on an empty stomach. Despite a minor culinary distraction, though, Hank through grit and determination is able to keep focused on the job. And it’s a good thing he does, because sure enough, things on the ranch start to heat up….

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Format
Paperback
Pages
128
Reading age
8–11
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
720L
Themes & topics
Books about cultureBooks about dogsBooks about cowboys and cowgirlsBooks about rural livingBooks about farm life and ranch life
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The series

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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~4.6
F&P level
~Q
Publication
Published
October 15, 2011
First published
April 1, 2008
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781591881513

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