The Secret Pledge
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2016 · Est. 3 hour read

The Secret Pledge

Part of the Hank the Cowdog series

Hank faces a dilemma: rescue his rival or let him face coyote country alone.

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136 pages· 19,740 words· Est. 3 hour read
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Hank, the Head of Ranch Security, is baffled by Miss Beulah's affection for a bird dog. When his rival, Plato, goes missing, Beulah seeks Hank's help. Torn between jealousy and duty, Hank must decide whether to save Plato from the perils of coyote country or let him fend for himself. Will Hank's heart or his pride prevail in this unexpected test of loyalty?

From the publisher

Of all the mysteries Hank has faced in his illustrious career as the Head of Ranch Security, the only one that still has him truly stumped is the key to unlocking Miss Beulah’s heart. Why on earth would she go for a bird-brained bird dog when a specimen like Hank stands ready to sweep her off her feet? Could there be more to this problem than meets the eye? When Plato wanders off Billy’s ranch and Beulah discovers he’s lost, she tries to enlist Hank’s help to rescue him, and this presents Hank with a real moral dilemma: Will he help find his rival, or will he leave Plato to face the dangers of coyote country by nightfall alone?

At a glance
Format
Pages
136
Words
19,740
Reading age
8–11
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
~701L
Themes & topics
Books about dogsBooks about farm life and ranch lifeBooks about ranch lifeBooks about friendshipBooks about love
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The series

The Hank the Cowdog series

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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.5
F&P level
~Q
AR points
3
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
188881
Publication
Published
October 10, 2016
First published
October 1, 2016
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781591881681

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