Bowser the Hound

Written by Thornton W. Burgess

Part of the Dover Children's Thrift Classics series

A hound's relentless chase leads him far from home. Can he outsmart a cunning coyote?

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128 pages· 22,365 words· Est. 2.5 hour read· ~860L

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Bookroo's summary

Bowser the Hound loves a good chase, even if it means going hungry. But when Old Man Coyote, a master of tricks, leads him on an exhausting pursuit, Bowser finds himself lost and far from home. With the help of Blacky the Crow and other forest friends, Bowser must navigate unfamiliar terrain and outwit the sly coyote. Will Bowser's determination be enough to turn the tables on his clever adversary? Dive into this thrilling tale of adventure and friendship in the Green Forest.

From the publisher

Bowser the Hound isn’t very clever – certainly not as clever as Old Man Coyote, who’s full of tricks! There’s one thing, though, that Bowser’s really good at, and that’s pursuing someone who’ll give him a long, hard run. Actually, he’ll go without eating just for the pleasure of chasing Reddy and Granny Fox or Old Man Coyote.One day, Bowser gets more than he bargained for when Old Man Coyote decides to lead him on a long chase, just for fun, and make Bowser run and run. In fact, Bowser runs out of the forest and the old pasture until he’s so far from home, he feels as if he is in another country. But with the help of Blacky the Crow and other friends, Bowser finally gets even with the old coyote.Young readers and nature lovers of all ages will love this appealing story of exciting animal life in the Green Forest.

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