The Trapline Thief
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1953

The Trapline Thief

Written by Paul Hutchens

Book #29 in the Sugar Creek Gang series

Missing muskrats send young friends after a thief amid pranks and unexpected danger.

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144 pages· ~890L· AR 5.7 · 5 AR pts
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Someone is stealing muskrats from Circus’s traps. Following his hunting dog leads the Sugar Creek Gang to surprising discoveries and trouble, including Halloween pranks and a dangerous truck ride. The boys find that appearances can mislead and learn the importance of honesty.

From the publisher

Someone is stealing muskrats from Circus’s traps. When the Sugar Creek Gang follows his hunting dog Old Jay, they discover much more than a raccoon trapped in a tree. This Indian summer adventure includes Halloween pranks, a wild truck ride through an apple orchard, and some genuine fistfights. Everything isn’t always what it appears to be on the surface, as the Sugar Creek Gang learns that honesty is more than just the best policy… it’s the way God commands us to live.The Sugar Creek Gang series chronicles the faith-building adventures of a group of fun-loving, courageous Christian boys. These classic stories have been inspiring children to grow in their faith for more than five decades. More than three million copies later, children continue to grow up relating to members of the gang as they struggle with the application of their Christian faith to the adventure of life.Now that these stories have been updated for a new generation, you and your child can join in the Sugar Creek excitement.

At a glance
Format
Mass Market Paperbound
Pages
144
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
~890L
AR book level
5.7
AR points
5
AR quiz
17894
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Book details

Reading levels
F&P level
~U
AR interest level
MG
Publication
Published
August 1, 1998
First published
January 1, 1953
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780802470331

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