
By Nikki Earley (Illustrator)
Part of the Hank the Cowdog series
A grumpy rancher faces unexpected adventure on a fishing trip during a drought.
Slim Chance is stuck in a rut, with a relentless drought casting a shadow over the ranch. When Little Alfred's fishing trip request lands Slim in the wilderness, the outing promises more than just a change of scenery. As unexpected weather rolls in, the trip becomes a surprising adventure, challenging Slim's gloomy outlook. Will this unexpected journey bring a change in fortune, or will the stormy skies mirror Slim's mood? Dive into a tale where nature's unpredictability might just hold the key to breaking a stubborn spell of bad luck.
Slim Chance is in a bad mood. In fact, he’s been in a bad mood for a few months now, and it looks like it might become a permanent condition. The ranch has been in the middle of one of the worst droughts it’s ever seen, and when the clouds do finally decide to let down a little rain, the last thing Slim wants to hear is that Deputy Kile got more rain than he did. Things are looking pretty bleak until Little Alfred asks his dad to take him fishing, and Slim winds up having to go in Loper’s place. However, to everyone’s surprise, the camping expedition turns out to be more exciting than Little Alfred had anticipated, including some great fishing and a bit of unexpected weather!
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