The Case of the Monster Fire
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2018 · Est. 3 hour read

The Case of the Monster Fire

Part of the Hank the Cowdog series

A cowboy's dream turns perilous as a wildfire threatens his new herd and future.

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144 pages· 19,856 words· Est. 3 hour read
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Slim Chance, a bachelor cowboy, finally invests in his own cattle herd. Just as his future looks bright, a fierce wildfire threatens everything. Can Slim save his cattle and himself? As flames close in, bravery and community spirit are put to the ultimate test. Will Slim's gamble on his dreams pay off, or will the fire consume it all?

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After his many years as a typical bachelor cowboy, Slim Chance is convinced against his will that he needs to build his own herd of cattle and invest in the future. So, he takes the plunge, takes out a loan, and takes his newly-bought heifers to a pasture on Viola’s father’s ranch. But, just about the time his new herd is calved-out and his investment is beginning to look promising, the dry and windy weather conditions put the entire county on High Alert for fire-danger. Hank is sure that he and Slim can defend the ranch against anything that comes their way, that is, until they come face-to-face with a wild fire unlike any grass fire they’ve seen before. Will Slim be able to get the cattle to safety in time? And, more importantly, what about Slim himself? You won’t want to miss this hair-raising and heart-warming tale of cowboy-bravery, true heroism, and the blessings of friends and community!

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
144
Words
19,856
Reading age
8–11
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
690L
Themes & topics
Books about dogsBooks about cowboys and cowgirlsBooks about science and natureBooks about farm life and ranch lifeBooks about disasters
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The series

The Hank the Cowdog series

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The Original Adventures of Hank the Cowdog
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.5
F&P level
~P
AR points
3
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
199398
Publication
Published
March 28, 2018
First published
January 1, 2018
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781591881711

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