The Case of the Secret Weapon
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2010

The Case of the Secret Weapon

Book #55 in the Hank the Cowdog series

A burglar with a stinky secret weapon threatens the ranch. Can Hank stop him?

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Hank, the Head of Ranch Security, faces a cunning burglar using a stinky secret weapon to rob houses. When a suspicious figure targets Slim's shack, Hank leaps into action. But can he outsmart the thief and protect the ranch, even after getting caught? With danger lurking and his reputation on the line, Hank must prove his mettle in this thrilling adventure. Will his instincts and bravery be enough to save the day, or will the burglar's sneaky tactics prevail? Dive into Hank's world and find out!

From the publisher

Hank the Cowdog is at it again! There’s a burglar on the loose, and he’s robbing houses with the help of a super-sneaky, superstinky secret weapon. As Head of Ranch Security, Hank knows it’s his job to protect the ranch and all the buildings on it. So when a suspicious character comes sniffing around Slim’s bachelor shack, Hank heads right into action. But does Hank have what it takes to save the day - even after getting caught!

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Format
Paperback
Pages
125
Reading age
8–11
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
710L
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
~4.5
F&P level
~Q
Publication
Published
October 15, 2011
First published
April 1, 2010
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781591881551

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