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Hank #1 - The Original Adventures
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020218
ISBN
9781591881018
Grade PK-AD
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Description
Okay, we admit it. We like to have fun, too. So when we saw these rollicking, humorous, action-packed books that are encouraging reluctant readers all over the country to read, we just couldn't resist! Hank the Cowdog: Head of Ranch Security. This canine is a cross between Maxwell Smart and John Wayne. Sandy Bauers of the Philadelphia Inquirer states "This mutt in disguise is adorably pretentious and frequently fumbling, yet never knowing it.Dogdom's Don Quixote. Nothing escapes his steely gaze - except, perhaps the perfectly obvious...". Filled with dry wit and subtle humor, these are books that you will enjoy reading to your children. Testimonials from parents, librarians, and teachers vouch for the ability of these books to "turn on" even the most reticent reader. We feel we must qualify our overall delight in these books, however. A couple of the books in the series include an owl character, Madam Moonshine, described as "a witchy little owl". You may want to avoid the books she appears in, so far we can only identify #2, #4 and #11. #9 has a Halloween theme. The "ghost" is a trick-or-treater, but you may want to avoid the Halloween theme.
Publisher's Description of Hank #1 - The Original Adventures
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?
Category Description for Hank the Cowdog Series
Children and parents of all ages are entertained by the
rollicking, hilarious adventures of Hank the Cowdog. Proclaiming himself the
“Head of Ranch Security”, Hank is lovable, pretentious, and a bit grandiose as
he interacts with others on the ranch. The humor is down-home, witty, and
generally goofy, yet incredibly delightful and fun! While the stories are great
for independent reading, the cowpoke humor and cast of ranch characters make these
wonderful options for family read-aloud!
Things to Know about Hank the Cowdog:
- The first Hank story was published as a short story about the author’s real-life experience as a ranch cowboy.
- The Hank the Cowdog series is filled with dry wit and down-home humor; they are more enjoyable to read aloud using varied voices and inflections.
- Many parents credit the Hank the Cowdog series with igniting a love for reading in their reluctant readers.
- The main character, Hank, is arrogant and prone to exaggerate which may not appeal to some families.
- There is no profanity, but insults and putdowns like “stupid” or “idiot” are used periodically.
- If you are new to the Hank the Cowdog series, you may wish to start with Hank the Cowdog: The Original Adventures. However, the books may be read in any order.
Hank the Cowdog Adventures are available as softcover books or in audio CD format. Families wanting to learn more about the authentic life of ranchers, should check out the Hank the Cowdog Ranch Life Books.
Details
| Product Format: | Softcover Book |
|---|---|
| Grades: | PK-AD |
| Brand: | Maverick Books |
| Author: | John R. Erickson |
| ISBN: | 9781591881018 |
| Length in Inches: | 7.75 |
| Width in Inches: | 5.25 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.5 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 0.3 |
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