John R Erickson
1) Wagons west
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
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Little Alfred, who hopes to become a professional explorer, skips his nap and hitches Hank to his wagon and the two travel west until a sudden storm and a flooded creek strand them far from home, and Hank must rely on his instincts and wits to keep them safe.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
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Description
On a blustery day in late fall, Hank sneaks into the back of Slim's pickup and finds himself at a neighboring rancher's fall branding ... the very neighbor, in fact, who owns the gorgeous Miss Scamper the Beagle! Unfortunately, Miss Scamper has always been a little hard to figure out, and he can't decide if she's crazy about him ... or just plain crazy. And, as the day unfolds, it even begins to look like she's angling to land him in a heap of trouble...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Formats
Description
"After his many years as a typical bachelor cowboy, Slim Chance is convinced-- against his will-- that he needs to build his own herd of cattle and invest in the future. So, he takes the plunge, takes out a loan, and takes his newly-bought heifers to a pasture on Viola's father's ranch. But, just about the time his new herd is calved-out and his investment is beginning to look promising, the dry and windy weather conditions put the entire county on...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Formats
Description
Of all the mysteries Hank has faced in his illustrious career as the Head of Ranch Security, the only one that still has him truly stumped is the key to unlocking Miss Beulah's heart. Why on earth would she go for a bird-brained bird dog when a specimen like Hank stands ready to sweep her off her feet? Could there be more to this problem than meets the eye? When Plato wanders off Billy's ranch and Beulah discovers he's lost, she tries to enlist Hank's...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Formats
Description
Nobody on the ranch has seen a drought like the one this summer, ponds have dried up, the creek is down, and the cows are kicking up dust. Then there is a prairie fire. There is a desperate need for rain, and Pete the Barncat is trying to ruin Loper's birthday.
12) Faded love
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
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Description
Hank the Cowdog quits his job as head of ranch security and travels in search of adventure and romance.
Author
Publisher
Maverick Books Inc
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
Description
The fourth book in the Hank the Cowdog series, Murder in the Middle Pasture, begins with a baffling new mystery - the death of a calf on the ranch, and, as Head of Ranch Security, Hank must go on a very dangerous mission to spy on the coyote village and arrest the murderer. However, a pack of wild dogs soon complicates the plot, and it takes all of Hank’s deductive powers to solve this one!
Author
Publisher
Maverick Books Inc
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
Description
It’s winter in the Texas Panhandle, and the ranch is covered in snow and ice. Hank decides to follow Pete the Barncat’s advice and bravely escorts Sally May’s car down the slick road. Before Hank realizes what’s happening, Sally May’s car skids into a snowdrift--and she is angrier than ever! And who does she blame but Hank! Is this just another stroke of bad luck for poor old Hank--or is it a malicious plot laid by his arch nemesis, Pete?...
Author
Publisher
Maverick Books Inc
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
Description
There’s a new dog on the ranch, and Hank is none too thrilled about it. Hank’s supposed to keep an eye on Jake the Birddog ‘til his owner shows up. Jake has other plans. Jake needs to get to Madagascar before someone makes off with his treasure! As if Hank doesn’t have enough worries, there’s also a saddle thief on the loose. Is Jake in cahoots with the robber? Are there monkeys under the toolshed?
Author
Publisher
Maverick Books Inc
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
Description
Hank the Cowdog is about to go on the ride of his life! When Slim’s pickup truck breaks down, the ranch ends up with a brand-new model on loan while the old one gets fixed. But a ranch dog like Hank isn’t used to power windows and door locks, and he gets into a heap of trouble with the push of a button. Will Hank be able to find a way out of this latest mess?
Author
Publisher
Maverick Books Inc
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
Description
Hank makes a foolish bet with his archenemy, Pete the Barncat, that he can catch the Lumberpile Bunny. He loses the wager, his job, his pride, and even his gunny sack bed under the gas tanks. Hank begins to plot revenge. He must dispose of the cat. That sounds simple, but, without Pete, Hank discovers scrap time has lost all its joy and meaning.
Author
Publisher
Maverick Books Inc
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
Description
Someone or something has been robbing eggs from the chicken house. Hank stakes out the chicken house and, to his surprise, sees a fiddle-playing fox hop in with the hens, play them some hot fiddle music, and then accept several fresh eggs as his payment! Instead of arresting Frankie the Fox, Hank joins forces with him to try and win the heart of Beulah the Collie.
20) Slim's Goodbye
Author
Publisher
Maverick Books Inc
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
Description
When the ranch falls on hard times in the winter, Slim the cowboy decides not to be a burden. Slim packs up and hits the road in search of another job. Hank and Drover hitch a ride, thinking they’re headed for town. Are they going to Canada? Are those penguins by the road? Will Hank have to get a new job as Head of Chicken Security? Hank and Drover find themselves stuck on Slim’s porch in the cold.