The Original Adventures of Hank the Cowdog

By Gerald L. Holmes

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?

• Language: English
• Publisher: Maverick Books
• Release date: Mar 15, 1983
• ISBN: 9781591887003

Reviews for The Original Adventures of Hank the Cowdog

[quaintlittlehead · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

This book does not follow quite as predictable a storyline as the first one, and takes a little longer to get into the action. However, for some reason, I found this aspect of it to be enjoyable. It does a very good job building up the character of Hank and showing his perspective of life as a dog and how even the simplest things can become the biggest annoyance. Erickson also tries some further stylistic jokes in this book, such as including a chapter that Hank didn't really want to write and urges readers to cut out when they're done reading--very funny, but you might want to watch this book in the hands of young kids!

[clong_818048 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

This second book builds on the strengths of the first, offering adventure and plenty of laughs (my kids are still giggling about the identity of the dreaded “silver monster bird”). Indeed, it’s easy to see why this series is so popular. The Hank the Cowdog books offer just enough grime and naughtiness to keep the boys interested and amused, while ultimately reassuring us that the world is a gentle place in which the good guys will generally do just fine (and the cat will get his comeuppance). I expect we’ll be moseying along to book three soon.

[jean_sexton-1 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This is a book that kept me snickering, although I did feel sorry for Hank. (Sorry, Hank, I kept the chapter you told me to cut out.) Hank gets pretty low in this book, mostly due to the dreaded Eye-Crosserosis and its affects. Fortunately the plucky cowdog perseveres and all is well. I think it is fun for people who like dogs. While you don't have to have read the first book in the series, it makes it easier to keep up with who is who.