The Original Adventures #1 Hank the Cowdog :: Education by Design Store

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The World's Funniest Book

2008-05-02
This book takes place on a ranch in Texas. The characters are Hank, Drover, Loper, the coyotes, and Bruno. Hank is the boss for guarding the ranch at night. He watches out for the chickens. But Hank got sick of the ranch. He tries to find the kill of the chickens, but eats one of the dead ones instead. Then he went to live with the coyotes and still tries to find the chicken killers. Does Hank go back to the ranch? You will have to read the book for yourself to find out. I really like this book because I got to see the author give a talk and read out of one of his books.

improved my son's reading and grades

2008-04-22
This is a good book for my 4th grade son. It is hard to find books on his reading level that hold his interest. The narator of the story is Hank the cowdog (also self proclaimed head of ranch security). The chapters are only 3 or 4 pages and give my son a sense of accomplishment for being able to read a couple of chapters each night.
Hank also has a few pronuciation problems, allowing the young reader to identify correct pronunciation and grammer. The stories are interesting and funny and have really improved my son's interest in reading as well as his grades in reading and language skills. We now own them all as well as many audio books as well. It was fun to hear Hank's voice and read along.

Original Adventures of Hank the Cowdog

2008-04-05
Some background for this review: I originally purchased Hank in book and cassette form for my nieces and nephews in the early 80's. What first caught my eye was actually The Further Adventures of Hank the Cowdog. Further adventures? I plucked the Original Adventures book from the shelf and was hooked after the first two pages. These stories are entertaining and funny, the characters, too; and they aren't just for kids, either. Everyone I have given Hank to over the years has enjoyed hearing and/or reading the stories. I also like that it is the author giving voice to his creations.

"Hanks First Adventure"

2008-04-01
I loved hanks first adventures in this book.this book is great.

The Original Adventures of Hank the Cowdog (Hank the Cowdog 1)

audio books

2008-02-23
These audio books help children that are having trouble with the written word. I also use them in the car, so each trip we hear more of the story. The kids love them and I think it makes them interested in reading.

Great Book

2007-12-15
While investigating a vicious murder on his ranch, Hank finds himself the number one suspect. Resigning in a fit of despair, he heads for the hills to become an outlaw--but it's not as easy as he imagined.

USA Today calls the hilarious Hank the Cowdog series "...the best family entertainment in years."

Hank is a scruffy, smart-alecky supersleuth with a nose for danger and an eye for the ladies. And as Head of Ranch Security on a West Texas ranch, he's usually up to his ears in all kinds of amusing trouble. Whether he's called upon to bark up the sun, investigate suspicious goings-on, or defend the ranch against marauders, Hank's hilarious, hair-raising adventures will delight readers young and old alike.

"Rip-roaring fun...[a] marvelous situation comedy." --School Library Journal

Hank made our son a reader

2007-08-16
Two teachers introduced this series to our son five years ago and he went from "not interested in reading" to avid reader overnight. He read every book in the series and has been an avid reader ever since. Now his little brother is following suit. We love Hank the Cowdog!

I very funny, light-hearted read.

2007-08-10
I had heard people talk on and on about the great "Hank the Cowdog" series of books. I grew curious and decided to break down and see what all the fuss was about. I picked up book #1. All I can say is, it lived up to the hype. The narration was top notch! The book had a good story line, and contained interesting characters. I found the book laugh out loud funny at times! This would be a wonderful set of books for your children and the whole family to enjoy together! Happy Reading!

The Original Adventures of Hank the Cowdog

2007-06-27
I purchased this CD to replace the audiotapes of Hank the Cowdog. My family was first introduced to "Hank" over ten years ago. The stories are hilarious and we haven't tired of hearing them. We especially like listening to them on car trips. John Erickson is fabulous reading his own works. We find ourselves quoting lines from Hank (and laughing again). We even named our new pup, Hank.

Laugh out-loud funny

2007-01-09
An engaging and satisfying tale - great to read out loud with your child. It'll take longer than you think because of the many times you'll have to stop reading in order to laugh out loud together.