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Hank the Cowdog, the vigilant ranch guardian, is tasked with supervising Little Alfred on a fishing trip in the West. The day takes a humorous turn when a fishhook ends up in Hank’s stomach, sparking a playful mystery that tests his quick thinking and perseverance. Readers are treated to a blend of ranch life, canine heroics, and a comedy of errors that captures the charm of West‑coast wilderness and the whimsy of a dog’s adventurous spirit.
First publish date: 1998
Genre: Humorous Fiction/Comedy Fiction
Authors: John R. Erickson
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