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The Original Adventures of Hank the Cowdog

by John R. Erickson

A ranch mystery led by a self-appointed security chief

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A ranch mystery led by a self-appointed security chief

The first Hank the Cowdog story pairs a ranch setting with a comic murder mystery. Hank, the canine Head of Ranch Security, and his companion Drover investigate a series of baffling deaths while Hank’s own standing comes into question. The setup brings together animal characters, a whodunit-style problem, and the possibility that the investigator may be implicated in the case. At 127 pages, this paperback introduces the series through Hank’s efforts to account for what is happening on the ranch and defend his reputation.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children ages 9–12 interested in humorous fiction
  • Young readers who enjoy animal characters and ranch settings
  • Readers looking for a mystery framed around a canine investigator

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HumorMysteryLoyalty and reputationRanch life

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Book overview

The popular Hank the Cowdog series is based on the humorous antics of the canine Head of Ranch Security. In this first book, Hank and his little buddy, Drover, set out to solve a series of baffling murders on the ranch. Is Hank a suspect? An Outlaw? Can he clear his good name?
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