The Case of the Missing Cat
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 1990 · Est. 2.5 hour read

The Case of the Missing Cat

By John R. Erickson, Gerald L. Holmes (Illustrator)

Book #15 in the Hank the Cowdog series

A bet gone wrong leaves Hank plotting revenge against his feline rival.

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114 pages· 18,607 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
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Hank, a determined cowdog, makes a reckless bet with his nemesis, Pete the Barncat, to catch the elusive Lumberpile Bunny. Losing the wager costs Hank his job, pride, and even his bed. As he schemes to rid himself of Pete, Hank realizes that life without his rival lacks excitement. Can Hank find a way to reclaim his joy and purpose, or will his quest for revenge lead to unexpected discoveries? Dive into a tale of rivalry, redemption, and the surprising bonds that shape us.

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Hank makes a foolish bet with his archenemy, Pete the Barncat, that he can catch the Lumberpile Bunny. He loses the wager, his job, his pride, and even his gunny sack bed under the gas tanks. Hank begins to plot revenge. He must dispose of the cat. That sounds simple. But without Pete, Hank discovers scrap time has lost all its joy and meaning.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
114
Words
18,607
Reading age
8–11
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
720L
Themes & topics
Books about catsBooks about cultureBooks about dogsBooks about cowboys and cowgirlsBooks about rural living
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~4.6
F&P level
~Q
Publication
Published
October 15, 2011
First published
December 1, 1990
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781591881155

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