The Case of the Double Bumblebee Sting
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2013 · Est. 3 hour read

The Case of the Double Bumblebee Sting

Book #22 in the Hank the Cowdog series

Hank's mysterious ailment tests Sally May's patience and compassion.

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114 pages· 19,801 words· Est. 3 hour read
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With Slim and Loper gone, Hank faces a mysterious ailment that might be more than a bumblebee sting. Sally May must nurse him back to health, but her patience is tested by Hank's antics and the taunts of Pete, Wallace, Junior, and a dismissive vet. As Hank endures humiliation, the question remains: does Sally May truly care for him? Discover the truth in this tale of unexpected challenges and unlikely bonds.

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While Slim and Loper are away from the ranch for three days, Hank suffers from - is it a double bumblebee sting, or much worse? It falls upon Sally May to nurse the stricken Hank back to health. Her patience and compassion are seriously tested, while the afflicted Hank endures humiliation at the hands of Pete, Wallace and Junior, and an insulting veterinarian. Does Sally May care after all?

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Format
Paperback
Pages
114
Words
19,801
Reading age
8–11
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
730L
Themes & topics
Books about cultureBooks about dogsBooks about cowboys and cowgirlsBooks about rural livingBooks about farm life and ranch life
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~4.7
F&P level
~Q
Publication
Published
October 15, 2011
First published
April 24, 2013
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781591881223

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