The Original Adventures of Hank the Cowdog
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 1980 · Est. 3.5 hour read

The Original Adventures of Hank the Cowdog

Illustrated by Gerald L. Holmes

Book #1 in the Hank the Cowdog series

A dog named Hank investigates a murder on a ranch and gets into various misadventures.

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127 pages· 23,464 words· Est. 3.5 hour read· 760L
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Bookroo's summary

Hank, the self-proclaimed Head of Ranch Security, faces a crisis when he's accused of murder. With his sidekick Drover, he must unravel the mystery to prove his innocence. Is Hank truly an outlaw, or can he outsmart the real culprits? As the tension rises, Hank's reputation and freedom hang in the balance. Can he solve the case before it's too late?

From the publisher

The popular Hank the Cowdog series is based on the humorous antics of the canine Head of Ranch Security. In this first book, Hank and his little buddy, Drover, set out to solve a series of baffling murders on the ranch. Is Hank a suspect? An Outlaw? Can he clear his good name?

At a glance
Format
Pages
127
Words
23,464
Reading age
8–11
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
760L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.5
F&P level
~R
AR points
3
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
5222
Publication
Published
October 15, 2011
First published
January 1, 1980
Publisher
Maverick Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781591881018

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