The Case of the Shipwrecked Tree
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2003 · Est. 3 hour read

The Case of the Shipwrecked Tree

Book #41 in the Hank the Cowdog series

A dog becomes a pirate's first mate. Can he survive the high seas?

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119 pages· 20,786 words· Est. 3 hour read
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Hank, a curious dog, finds himself as first mate to Little Alfred, a pirate in disguise. Enthusiastically hoisted into a tree-house pirate ship, Hank soon realizes dogs and trees don't mix. Can he navigate this unexpected adventure and safely return to solid ground? Join Hank on a whimsical journey where the high seas meet backyard escapades, and discover if he can outwit the perils of his newfound pirate life.

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Hank and Drover are just beginning an investigation when a pirate suddenly appears on the front porch! They soon realize that the pirate is just Little Alfred in disguise. Alfred chooses Hank as his first mate, and Hank enthusiastically agrees to be hoisted up into the tree-house pirate ship…then remembers dogs don’t belong in trees! Can Hank survive his adventure on the high seas and return to shore in one piece?

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
119
Words
20,786
Reading age
8–11
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
650L
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
~4.2
F&P level
~P
Publication
Published
October 15, 2011
First published
March 1, 2003
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781591881414

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