This latest Hank the Cowdog was funny, exciting and entertaining.    The author uses language and the dog’s perspective to create humorous situations throughout the story.  In this volume, Hank saves the ranch chickens from a pack of coyotes despite great temptation to join them in the chicken dinner.  Our students enjoy these books and they circulate frequently.  The book’s AR level is 4.4 and it is written for ages 8 and up.