The Case of the Burrowing Robot
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2003

The Case of the Burrowing Robot

Book #42 in the Hank the Cowdog series

A mysterious creature invades a garden, leading to blame and exile.

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125 pages
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Hank, a determined dog, faces blame when a mysterious creature invades Sally May's garden. Wrongly accused, he embarks on a journey of exile, seeking redemption. Along the way, he encounters Madame Moonshine, an old friend who might hold the key to clearing his name. Can Hank uncover the truth behind the unearthly being and restore his reputation, or will he remain an outcast forever? Dive into this tale of mystery and friendship to find out.

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An unearthly being has burrowed in Sally May’s vegetable garden. Hank tries to dig the space monster robot out of its hole. But when Sally May catches Hank in the ruined garden she blames him. Ashamed, Hank hits the road. Beginning his exile he runs into his old friend, Madame Moonshine. Will she help Hank clear his good name?

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Format
Paperback
Pages
125
Reading age
8–11
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
560L
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 fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.7
F&P level
~N
Publication
Published
October 15, 2011
First published
May 1, 2003
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781591881421

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