The Wounded Buzzard on Christmas Eve
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1989 · Est. 2.5 hour read

The Wounded Buzzard on Christmas Eve

Written by John R. Erickson · Illustrated by Gerald L. Holmes

Book #13 in the Hank the Cowdog series

A buzzard crash disrupts a Christmas parade. Is it dinner or destiny?

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112 pages· 19,473 words· Est. 2.5 hour read· 760L
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Bookroo's summary

Hank's winter nap is interrupted when a buzzard crashes into Slim's truck. As they head to town for Christmas shopping, chaos ensues with a parade, a sniveling poodle, and the looming question: will Wallace the buzzard become Christmas dinner? Join Hank, Slim, and the gang as they navigate unexpected holiday adventures and discover the true meaning of Christmas amidst the chaos.

From the publisher

Hank is looking forward to a long winter’s nap when duty calls him to accompany Slim into town for a last-minute Christmas shopping spree. Along the way, Hank and the gang are struck not only by the meaning of Christmas but also by a twenty-five-pound buzzard!

At a glance
Format
Pages
112
Words
19,473
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
760L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.6
F&P level
~R
AR points
3
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
7750
Publication
Published
October 15, 2011
First published
September 1, 1989
Publisher
Maverick Books (TX)
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781591881131
LCCN
99019576
OCLC
40890986

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