What reading level is Hank the Cowdog 04?

Hank the Cowdog 04 by Jean Little is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Hank the Cowdog 04 appropriate for?

Hank the Cowdog 04 is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9LP (Light — Physical).

What genre is Hank the Cowdog 04?

Hank the Cowdog 04 is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Hank the Cowdog 04 have any content warnings?

Hank the Cowdog 04 has a HootRating of 9LP (Light — Physical). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Hank the Cowdog 04?

Hank the Cowdog 04 by Jean Little is 144 pages.

Hank the Cowdog 04

Jean Little

Hank the Cowdog 04

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Murder in the Middle Pasture (Hank the Cowdog)

by Jean Little

Illustrated by Gerald L. Holmes

Reading Level 4-5 9LP Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Hank the Cowdog bursts onto the scene, chasing down a sneaky intruder on the ranch. Just when he thinks he's got everything under control, a new mystery pops up that could change everything. What will Hank do next?

Themes

Humor AdventureRural CommunitiesFriendship

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction book features Hank, the self-proclaimed head of Ranch Security, as he navigates humorous and exciting adventures in a rural setting. Suitable for ages 9-12, it combines action and comedy without intense content, making it an engaging read for young readers. The story highlights themes of responsibility and community in a lighthearted way.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9LP — Light — Physical

Emotional

Clear

Physical

Light ←

Social

Clear

Thematic

Clear

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

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Details

Book Length

144 pages

ISBN: 9780670884117
Pages: 144
Publisher: Viking Juvenile
Published: August 1, 1998
Type: Fiction

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Rural CommunitiesMystery and Detective StoriesLifestylesFarm Life & Ranch LifeHumorous StoriesAnimalsDogsMystery FictionHumorous FictionWestern StoriesWestLiterature and Fiction

Places

West (U.S.)