John R. Erickson
American cowboy and children's author best known for the Hank the Cowdog series, which draws on his ranching background to deliver humorous, first-person stories from a cowdog's perspective.
Books
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1. The Original Adventures Of Hank The Cowdog
A bumbling, self-important ranch dog narrates his misadventures as Head of Ranch Security on a Texas cattle ranch, investigating a chicken killing that puts him under suspicion, briefly going outlaw, and tangling with a pack of coyotes. With help from his timid sidekick, he clashes with a sly barn cat, misreads his humans’ intentions, and stumbles from danger to slapstick before blundering his way back toward loyalty and home.
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2. Murder In The Middle Pasture
On a West Texas ranch, the self-appointed Head of Ranch Security and his timid sidekick investigate a suspicious calf killing in the Middle Pasture, stumble through comic misadventures, and tangle with cunning predators, leading to a dusty, high-stakes showdown that reveals the true culprit and restores peace to the herd.
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3. It's A Dog's Life
A boastful ranch dog, self-appointed as head of security, recounts a series of comic misadventures on a Texas cattle ranch as he wrangles everyday “crises,” skirmishes with a crafty barn cat, faces down coyotes, and blunders his way through investigations with his trusty but timid sidekick; amid the bravado and bungles, he stumbles into small triumphs and learns a few humbling lessons about loyalty and courage.
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4. The Further Adventures Of Hank The Cowdog
The bumbling yet overconfident head of ranch security returns to duty and sets out to prove his worth after past missteps. With his timid sidekick in tow, he investigates odd goings‑on around the ranch—mysterious noises at the stock tank, suspicious tracks, and vanishing food—while feuding with a crafty barn cat and skirmishing with coyotes. Despite pratfalls and misunderstandings, his stubborn loyalty and flashes of ingenuity help protect the home place and restore his battered pride.
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