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Books to read if you're planning a vacation in "Foothill Ranch", sorted by average review score:
The Case of the Black-Hooded Hangmans (Hank the Cowdog 24)
Published in Paperback by Maverick Books (March, 1995)
Authors: John R. Erickson and Gerald L. Holmes
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Delightful
What's better than a Hank the Cowdog book? Listening to theaudio cassettes, of course! The author himself does all the voices,and as usual, he brings the characters to life. In this adventure, Hank, Drover and Little Alfred must track and save Eddie the Raccoon from mysterious black-hooded hangmans in a haunted house. And if that isn't enough adventure for one day, Hank then has to save everyone from the neighbor's bull. Sure to please children of all ages and their parents, too.

The Case of the Kidnapped Collie (Hank the Cowdog 26)
Published in Hardcover by Gulf Publishing (September, 1998)
Authors: John R. Erickson and Gerald L. Holmes
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Very Cute!
This is a great book about Beulah, Hanks love. I liked the drama in the book, and this is a must read for those who like The Hank The Cowdog.

The Case of the Midnight Rustler (Hank the Cowdog 19)
Published in Hardcover by Maverick Books (September, 1998)
Authors: John R. Erickson and Gerald L. Holmes
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IT HELD MY INTEREST
HANK HAS A BIG ADVENTURE THAT IS VERY EXCITING WHILE HE LOOKS FOR THE COWS. THE SUSPENCE HELD MY ATTENTION,BECAUSE HIS FRIENDS HAD THEIR CLOTHES WASHED UP AND THEIR TENT KNOCKED DOWN.READ TO SEE IF THERE ARE REALLY RUSTLERS OR NOT.

Casey's New Hat
Published in School & Library Binding by Houghton Mifflin Co (March, 1997)
Authors: Margot Apple and Tricia Gardella
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A charming picture book with a universal theme!
What a problem! Casey has outgrown her hat and when you live on a ranch, you need a hat that fits! Casey spends a day searching for a new hat and discovers one in a most unlikely place. This is a book children will love because it echoes the dilemmas of every child, growing, changing, and trying to find "a good fit." Apple's illustrations perfectly complement Gardella's snappy prose.

Charro: The Mexican Cowboy
Published in Library Binding by Bt Bound (March, 2001)
Author: George Ancona
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Charro: The Mexican Cowboy
Lovely photos and words reveal a traditional sport, way of life and skills comparable to the American rodeo. Boys, girls, young women and men join in for a day of celebration centered around style, courage, horses and skill with a rope. Over 2 & 1/2 dozen Spanish words are introduced through the text. I would reocmmend this book to students in the 4th and 5th grades.

Chicken Ranch
Published in Paperback by Oak Tree Publications (June, 1982)
Author: Jan Hutson
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This is a great little book

It's too bad this book is out-of-print. It's a dandy. Maybe you can get a copy through Amazon's rare and out-of-print service. It is the story which led to the movie, "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas," a great movie with Dolly Parton and Burt Reynolds.

But, the book is nothing like the movie! It's even better. This is the story of the oldest continuously operating whorehouse in Texas. It first opened for business in 1844, in La Grange, Texas, where it became an institution which the community not only tolerated, but looked at with a certain pride.

It was protected by a succession of sheriffs, who, supposedly, did so out of the goodness of their hearts, and because the Chicken Ranch was a source of invaluable intelligence into criminal activities in the county.

The author, Jan Hutson, seems to write from a knowledgeable--even intimate--viewpoint. She says in her Acknowledgements that she could not have written it without her husband's "enthusiasm in humoring my eccentricities" and her children's patience and pride.

Hutson is extremely hard on the TV personality, Marvin Zindler, whose efforts she credits for shutting the famous old whorehouse down.

She portrays him as a toupee wearing, sensation-seeking "jerk" who went on a vendetta against the Chicken Ranch, seeking personal aggrandizement by making it a cause celebre.

"Busting sixteen obscure whores from Houston was not going to grab any headlines. But the Chicken Ranch was not obscure; it was a name familiar to every schoolboy in Texas. The house was doomed because its public relations had worked too well." (Page 109)

This is a great little book. If you can get hold of a copy, you will not be able to put it down.

Joseph Pierre,
Author of THE ROAD TO DAMASCUS: Our Journey Through Eternity

Chilton's Repair & Tune-Up Guide--Ford, Mercury, 1968-83: Custom, Custom 500, Galaxie 500, XL, Ltd Through 1982, Crown Victoria, Ranch Wagon, Country
Published in Hardcover by Chilton Book Company (January, 1983)
Author: Carl Canfield
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Very pleased and well informed wannabe do-it-yourselfer.
I am an owner of a 1968 Ford Custom 500. Most of the time during my ownership, the car was my daily vehicle and I relied on others for my "baby's" repairs and upgrades. But I have since moved on, bought a new vehicle and all but forgot about my old 'boat'. Two years later, I found her where I left her and decided to fix her up. But I didn't even know how to change my oil, much less replace the brakes. End of story, I bought chilton's repair book. I am finding it easy to use and understand with clear details and numerous illustrations. It seems to be made with the novice in mind, but yet contains instructions for some of the hard stuff- engine overhaul anyone? So I feel the book has a little something for everyone. And that my money was well spent. If you are a novice or intermediate mechanic and own an old Ford ('68 to '83), this is the book for you.

Christmas Day in the Morning
Published in Hardcover by HarperCollins (01 October, 2002)
Authors: Pearl S. Buck and Mark Buehner
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The gift of love is the best gift of all.
This book truly exemplifies the true meaning of christmas, to love one another. When Rob, the 15 year old boy of a modest farm family, overhears his parents talking, he comes to realize the love his father has for him and the love he also holds for his father. Not having the money to purchase a gift that he feels expresses this love, he chooses to surprise his father by doing the morning milking and chores before the usual 4AM. He sneaks out to the barn and his heart bursts with love as he waits for his father to discover the surprise. The illustrations are beautiful, dark and dusky like the time of day before surnrise, and the clouds in the sky take the shape of the Holy Family on the first Christmas. A valuable lesson for all. The gift of love is the most precious gift of all.

Chuck Wagon Cookin'
Published in Paperback by University of Arizona Press (October, 1974)
Author: Stella Hughes
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Great cookbook as well as stories about cowboy life!
The book has some wonderful recipes for outdoor grub. Some are old and some don't use traditional units of measure. They are all great dishes, though. Stella also intersperses stories about camp cooks she has known, how they did things, what was important to them, etc. These stories are a great documentation of the western cowboy life. The section on sourdough is especially good.

Clara and the Bookwagon
Published in Paperback by HarperTrophy (February, 1991)
Authors: Nancy Smiler Levinson and Carolyn Croll
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Excellent easy chapter book that promotes books & reading!
This easy reader chapter book promotes books and reading with an appealing story set in 1905 Maryland. Inquisitive Clara desperately wants to learn to read, but there are no schools nearby, and her father says she's too busy with farmwork to waste her time on books.

Levinson makes historical fiction very appealing to younger readers, with a fine eye to the details of rural life, without getting bogged down in old-fashioned terms. While the story is simple, the characters and plot are realistic. In the process, the reader is introduced to the very first "bookmobile," a horse-drawn wagon, based on historical fact.

In our library, this title doesn't get checked out until it is read-aloud or otherwise introduced to the children. After that it gets a lot of use. Recommended.

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