Hank the Cowdog 26

Jean Little

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Hank the Cowdog 26

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

The Case of the Kidnapped Collie (Hank the Cowdog)

by Jean Little

Illustrated by Gerald L. Holmes

Reading Level 4-5 Mild (Lvl 2) 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 mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Here's a secret: the ranch isn't as quiet as it seems. Someone has stolen something valuable, and to make matters worse, Miss Beulah has vanished without a trace. But that's only the beginning.

Themes

Rural CommunitiesFarm Life & Ranch LifeJuvenile MysteriesAdventureFriendship

Quick Assessment

Hank the Cowdog 26 follows the clever canine detective as he tackles theft and a kidnapping on the ranch. Suitable for readers aged 9-12, this middle-grade mystery offers an engaging glimpse into rural and ranch life while emphasizing problem-solving and courage. Parents should note the presence of mild suspense tied to the kidnapping plot.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
5
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

144 pages
ISBN
9780670884339
Pages
144
Publisher
Viking Juvenile
Published
August 1, 1998
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Rural CommunitiesLifestylesFarm Life & Ranch LifeRanch LifeKidnappingHumorous StoriesAction & AdventureAnimalsDogsMysteries, Espionage, & Detective StoriesWestMystery and Detective StoriesWestern StoriesHank the CowdogDetective and Mystery StoriesMystery FictionHumorous Fiction

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