The Case of the Most Ancient Bone (Hank the Cowdog
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2012

The Case of the Most Ancient Bone (Hank the Cowdog

Book #50 in the Hank the Cowdog series

A ranch dog faces temptation when an archaeological dig uncovers an ancient bison bone.

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Hank, the ranch dog, is drawn into an archaeological dig when his friend Alfred gets involved. Faced with a tantalizing ancient bison bone, Hank must resist his instincts to protect it. Can he uphold his duty, or will temptation win? As the dig unfolds, Hank's resolve is tested, raising questions about loyalty and instinct. Will the allure of the bone prove too strong for Hank, or will he rise to the challenge and safeguard the ranch's newest discovery?

From the publisher

This is no ordinary, run-of-the-mill ranch intrigue. No sir, this is a real, honest-to-goodness archaeological adventure! When an old friend of Slim’s starts an archaeological dig near the ranch, it doesn’t take long before little Alfred gets caught up in the excitement. And once Alfred manages to get himself invited to the dig, it isn’t long before Hank follows. Hank finds himself face-to-face with the most ancient of bones–a huge bison bone that Hank just knows has been aged to delicious perfection. Hank should be protecting the bone, but can he keep his doggie instincts at bay and uphold his position? Will the most ancient of bones get the best of Hank?

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
239
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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The series

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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~4.7
F&P level
~Q
Publication
Published
October 15, 2011
First published
December 14, 2012
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781591881506

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