The Case of the Monkey Burglar
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2006

The Case of the Monkey Burglar

Book #48 in the Hank the Cowdog series

A ranch dog faces a monkey-assisted thief. Can he outsmart them?

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129 pages
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Hank, the ranch dog, is left to guard the homestead while the family vacations. But trouble brews when a crafty thief, aided by a mischievous monkey, starts stealing tools. As Hank confronts the clever primate, he must outwit the unusual duo to protect the ranch. Will Hank's canine instincts prevail, or will he be outsmarted by the cunning criminals? The stakes are high in this wild chase, where every move counts and surprises lurk around every corner.

From the publisher

Sally May takes the family on a vacation, but there’s never a dull moment on the ranch. Hank learns about a tool thief on the loose who uses a monkey to help him do his dirty work. And before long, Hank finds himself face-to-face with the pilfering primate! Can Hank catch the criminals, or will the crooks make a monkey out of him?

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
129
Reading age
8–11
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
630L
Themes & topics
Books about cultureBooks about dogsBooks about cowboys and cowgirlsBooks about apes and monkeysBooks about rural living
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~4.1
F&P level
~O
Publication
Published
October 15, 2011
First published
May 1, 2006
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781591881483

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