The Case of the Booby-Trapped Pickup
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2012

The Case of the Booby-Trapped Pickup

Book #49 in the Hank the Cowdog series

A ranch dog's curiosity with a new truck leads to unexpected chaos.

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Hank the Cowdog faces a modern dilemma when Slim's old truck is replaced with a high-tech loaner. Unfamiliar with power windows and locks, Hank's curiosity lands him in a sticky situation. Can this ranch dog navigate the complexities of technology and find his way out of trouble? Join Hank on a wild ride filled with unexpected twists and turns as he learns that not all buttons are meant to be pushed.

From the publisher

Hank the Cowdog is about to go on the ride of his life! When Slim’s pickup truck breaks down, the ranch ends up with a brand-new model on loan while the old one gets fixed. But a ranch dog like Hank isn’t used to power windows and door locks, and he gets into a heap of trouble with the push of a button. Will Hank be able to find a way out of this latest mess?

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
129
Reading age
8–11
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
640L
Themes & topics
Books about cultureBooks about cowboys and cowgirlsBooks about rural livingBooks about farm life and ranch life
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The series

The Hank the Cowdog series

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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~4.1
F&P level
~P
Publication
Published
October 15, 2011
First published
December 21, 2012
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781591881490

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