THAT DOGGONE CALF!

Ever hear of a Berkshire Galloway? Chances are not likely. How about a German Shepherd? Sure, everyone knows that's a dog! Ever hear of a German Shepherd that herds cows? Well, Hoss sure does, and he is not a dumb dog. For the most part, life stays calm on the farm with Hoss at the helm, but when Cookie the Berkshire Galloway calf shows up, Hoss has met his match! Cookie got his name because he looks like an Oreo cookie, but boy is he stubborn! THAT DOGGONE CALF by Bill and Carol Wallace is a cute story about a rambunctious group of animals and people living and working on a farm perfect for 3rd-5th grade readers.

THE RANCH IS SECURE WITH HANK IS ON THE SCENE

A chicken's been murdered. All clues lead him to conclude that it's the work of the coyotes but Hank, head cowdog security at the ranch, can't seem to catch those darn coyotes. Of course they are not the only ones longing for a chicken dinner, but Hank's got to be better than those wild cousins of his. One night, after another chicken's been mauled, Hank just couldn't resist anymore and gave in to his baser instincts and wakes up with a mouthful of feathers. Caught red-mouthed full of blood and feathers, and feeling unappreciated, he sets off for the canyons to live the life of a barbarian. He falls in with the pack of unsavory coyotes and must prove his courage and win the paw of the beautiful chief's daughter.

The Original Adventures of Hank the Cowdog by John Erickson is the first book in this fun mystery adventure series set on a Texas ranch where the security team sometimes prefer naps over work .