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When a massive tornado rolls over the ranch under the cloak of night, Hank the Cowdog and his loyal sidekick Drover must outwit the ferocious storm to protect their herd and outmaneuver any hidden menace. The pair chase the swirling winds as the ranch’s tranquil life turns into an urgent, humorous adventure. With the valley’s howling grasslands, working dogs, and Wag–tastic mischief, this juvenile mystery keeps both readers and pets on the edge of their boots.
First publish date: 1995
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: John R. Erickson
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