The Case of the Blazing Sky

By Gerald L. Holmes

In this latest installment to the Hank the Cowdog series, the weather on Hank’s west Texas ranch is hot and dry. So dry, in fact, that they’ve got to be on the lookout for prairie fires. So Hank bravely takes on the role of Head of Fire Safety and gets to work. But patrolling for fires is dull, and it’s hard to do on an empty stomach. Despite a minor culinary distraction, though, Hank—through grit and determination—is able to keep focused on the job. And it’s a good thing he does, because sure enough, things on the ranch start to heat up....

• Language: English
• Publisher: Maverick Books
• Release date: Mar 15, 2008
• ISBN: 9781591887515

Reviews for The Case of the Blazing Sky

[jalenv_2 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

As might be guessed from the title, Mr. Erickson has borrowed a bit from the famous story of 'Chicken Little' to create The Case of the Falling Sky. The chicken in question is head rooster J. T. Cluck and Hank the cowdog falls for his prediction. So does Drover. There's no fox at the Loper Ranch, but Pete the Barncat steps in to take advantage of the panic. Does he get Hank in trouble? Of course! I laughed at the images conjured up by Hank singing, 'Sally May's Broom'.The other song Hank sings is 'Hiccup Tango'. He's afflicted with them off and on through most of the book. Hank and Drover's conversational misunderstandings, Hank's messages from 'mission control' (his brain), and the problems that are the cowdog's own dang fault are as much fun as ever. (I enjoyed the scene created by using an old riddle.) I'll leave you to find out which scares Hank more: Sally May or a big storm. Happy Listening!