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  • The Ghost of Rabbits Past: Hank the Cowdog

    John R. Erickson, Maverick Books, Inc.

    Audiobook (Maverick Books, Inc., Dec. 5, 2013)
    Talk about a rude awakening! Things go from bad to worse when Hank and Drover wake up in the wee hours of the morning to a full-fledged invasion of the ranch. It's the coyotes, and they're set on making a take-out dinner out of the resident cat, Pete. But, when Hank does Pete a favor and prepares to join him in what promises to be the next great Battle of the Alamo, things take an even more unexpected turn. The coyotes catch sight of Drover and decide to kidnap him instead! In the blink of an eye, little Drover is taken prisoner, and that means that Hank only has one day to figure out how to get him back before the coyotes make Drover their meal. Can Hank manage to get Slim to understand the situation, or will he have to go it alone? Or, will he get help from a very unexpected ally?
  • Moonlight Madness: Hank the Cowdog

    John R. Erickson, Maverick Books Inc

    Audible Audiobook (Maverick Books Inc, June 22, 2008)
    In his latest hilarious adventure, Hank meets Eddy the Rac, an orphan raccoon rescued by Slim. Despite the fact that cowdogs and coons don't make the most natural of buddies, Hank and Eddy must team up and act fast before "Moonlight Madness" takes over. An entertaining tale with a happy ending.
  • The Case of the Night Stalking Bone Monster: Hank the Cowdog

    John R. Erickson, Maverick Books Inc

    Audiobook (Maverick Books Inc, July 7, 2008)
    Jackpot! Hank is the happiest cowdog in the universe when scraptime leaves him with not one but three juicy T-bones. But before Hank has a chance to enjoy his treasure, they disappear! It can only mean one thing - there's a dreaded Bone Monster loose on the ranch. Can Hank put a stop to this devious creature - or will he lose his precious T-bones forever? Songs include "Drover's Wake-up Song" and "I'd Like to Be Your Pal", which Hank sings to Miss Scamper.
  • The Case of the Wandering Goats

    John R. Erickson, Maverick Books, Inc.

    Audiobook (Maverick Books, Inc., March 19, 2018)
    It's all fun and games until someone loses a goat.... When Deputy Kile calls in a favor and recruits Slim to help him round up some escaped goats that have made their way onto the ranch, a hilarious rodeo ensues!
  • The Case of the Most Ancient Bone: Hank the Cowdog

    John R. Erickson, Maverick Books, Inc

    Audiobook (Maverick Books, Inc, Aug. 13, 2008)
    Digging up trouble...Hank the Cowdog is on the case in his 50th mystery, and it's an extra long, laugh-out-loud adventure! When Hank gets invited - that is, invites himself - on an archaeological dig, all he can think about is impressing the head scientist's beautiful lady dog. But Hank's heart isn't the only thing that's about to get stolen! Can the Head of Ranch Security save an ancient buffalo bone from thieves who want to devour the precious artifact and have Hank for dessert? Hear Hank and Little Alfred sing "The Lemonade Song". And while broiling in the summer heat, Hank sings "I'm Burning Up!" This landmark audio is a must-have for all Hank fans!
  • The Case of the Swirling Killer Tornado: Hank the Cowdog

    John R. Erickson, Maverick Books Inc

    Audiobook (Maverick Books Inc, June 27, 2008)
    Ka-boom! Awakened by an attack from an invisible enemy, Hank the Cowdog knows that there's only one thing for him to do - get inside the house and make sure that his family is safe. But when he arrives, Hank learns that the house is in the path of a swirling killer tornado! Even worse, the family has rushed into the storm cellar - leaving Hank and Drover trapped inside the house. Will they be able to get out before it's too late? Drover makes his singing debut with "Never Ever Bark at a Funnel-Shaped Cloud".
  • The Watermelon Patch Mystery: Hank the Cowdog

    John R. Erickson, Maverick Books, Inc

    Audiobook (Maverick Books, Inc, Aug. 20, 2008)
    When Hank is attacked by a Headless Cowboy, he knows it's going to be a tough day defending the ranch! But when Slim discovers Sally May's watermelon patch has been raided by raccoons, things get serious. Slim, Drover, and Hank are entrusted with the job of a nighttime stakeout to catch the raccoons in the act. Will Hank save the day? Or will busted watermelons prove Hank is a bust as the Head of Ranch Security?
  • The Case of the Double Bumblebee Sting: Hank the Cowdog

    John R. Erickson, Maverick Books Inc

    Audiobook (Maverick Books Inc, June 22, 2008)
    The nose knows.... When Hank the Cowdog sticks his nose where it doesn't belong - into an old pipe behind the machine shed - he gets more than he bargained for. Before he can say "boy howdy", Hank gets a nip that sets his eyes a-watering and his snout a-throbbing. Hank is sure that he's the unlucky recipient of a dreaded double bumblebee sting. But when his snout swells up and he starts feeling woozy, it seems as though it might be something much worse. No matter what, Hank's gonna need some help to survive - or his days as Head of Ranch Security will be over forever. New songs include "I Was Bitten on the Nose by a Rattlesnake" and "Eating Bugs Is Lots of Fun".
  • The Case of the Falling Sky: Hank the Cowdog

    John R. Erickson, Maverick Books Inc

    Audiobook (Maverick Books Inc, Aug. 8, 2008)
    The sky is falling...or is it? When Hank hears a rumor that the sky is going to fall from the ranch's resident rooster, he is naturally a bit skeptical. But then a report from Pete the Barncat and a strange dream seem to support the theory, and Hank realizes that he'd better take the threat seriously. After all, as Head of Ranch Security, it's his job to protect the ranch from any and all potential danger. So Hank decides that he'll do whatever it takes to prevent the sky from falling on his beloved ranch. Even if it means getting into trouble with Sally May (again). Hear hank sing about "Sally May's Broom" and the "Hiccup Tango" song.
  • The Case of the Kidnapped Collie: Hank the Cowdog

    John R. Erickson, Maverick Books Inc

    Audiobook (Maverick Books Inc, July 8, 2008)
    It's a dark day for Hank the Cowdog. First, Loper invites Hank's archenemy, Plato the Bird Dog, over for some quail hunting on the ranch. Then Beulah, the collie of Hank's dreams, snubs him in favor of watching Plato in action. But when Beulah finds herself caught in the clutches of a ruthless cannibal, Hank knows there's only one dog tough enough to save her...and it isn't a bird dog.
  • The Case of the Vanishing Fishhook

    John R. Erickson, Maverick Books Inc

    Audiobook (Maverick Books Inc, July 11, 2008)
    Something fishy is going on! Even after an exhausting morning defending the ranch against a vicious one-eyed robot, Hank the Cowdog, Head of Ranch Security, still has energy left to supervise Little Alfred's fishing trip. But what starts as a routine expedition turns into a first-class crisis when Hank reels in more than he bargained for. A fishhook finds its way into Hank's stomach, which is bad news indeed. Is there hope for Hank, or is this curtains for our hero? Sally May sings "Sally May's Lament", and Hank manages to croon "I Will Never Eat Another Fishhook".
  • The Phantom in the Mirror

    John R. Erickson, Maverick Books Inc

    Audiobook (Maverick Books Inc, June 19, 2008)
    Mirror, mirror, on the wall.... After Pete the Barncat starts a rumor about a Phantom Dog in the machine shed, Hank the Cowdog - the head of ranch security - decides that he better check it out. And sure enough, when Hank takes a peek into the shadows, he sees the meanest, toughest, stupidest dog he's ever seen. Hank tries all of his tricks to outwit the Phantom in the Mirror - but each time, the phantom dog matches him step for step. Hank's got to find a way to rid the ranch of this uninvited visitor. But how? Two new songs: "Poor Me" and "Gloria".