The Case of the One-Eyed Killer Stud Horse
Sale price
$674
Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 1987 · Est. 3 hour read

The Case of the One-Eyed Killer Stud Horse

By John R. Erickson, Gerald L. Holmes (Illustrator)

Book #8 in the Hank the Cowdog series

A dog named Hank solves mysteries and gets into humorous misadventures on a ranch in Texas.

4.2/5 Goodreads · 693 ratings
130 pages· 20,744 words· Est. 3 hour read
$6.99Save 4%

In stock. Also at Amazon or Bookshop.

Bookroo's summary

Hank the Cowdog faces his toughest challenge yet when Tuerto, a wild one-eyed horse, charges at Little Alfred and his cousins. As Hank attempts a daring rescue, he finds himself in unexpected situations, including wearing a dress at a little girl's party. Can Hank outsmart the dangerous horse and protect the ranch, or will his antics lead to more trouble than he can handle? Discover the twists and turns as Hank navigates this chaotic adventure.

From the publisher

“I never keeled a dug before,” a killer horse named Tuerto threatens Hank. What has brought Hank to this desperate situation? Why is he wearing a dress? Is that really Hank at a little girl’s party?

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
130
Words
20,744
Reading age
8–11
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
820L
Themes & topics
Books about cultureBooks about dogsBooks about cowboys and cowgirlsBooks about rural livingBooks about farm life and ranch life
For readers who can't stop at one

The next favorite is already out there.

Age-appropriate books selected to help their love of reading grow, delivered right to their door.

Find their book club
Bookroo club box with books for growing readers
The series

The Hank the Cowdog series

See the whole series
The Original Adventures of Hank the Cowdog
#1 in Series
Sale price
$699

The Original Adventures of Hank the Cowdog

Ages 8–11 · 1980

The Further Adventures of Hank the Cowdog

Ages 8–12 · 1983

It's a Dog's Life

Ages 8–11 · 1984
Sale price
$699

Murder in the Middle Pasture

Ages 8–12 · 1985
Your next read

Books that feel like this one

See all similar books

Henry Huggins

Ages 7–12 · 1950

Sideways Stories from Wayside School

Ages 7–11 · 1978

Have a Hot Time, Hades!

Ages 7–12 · 2002

Mr. Popper's Penguins

Ages 7–9 · 1938
Frindle
Sale price
$799

Frindle

Ages 7–9 · 1996

Skunk and Badger

Ages 7–11 · 2020

The Doll Shop Downstairs

Ages 7–10 · 2009

Sounder

Ages 7–12 · 1969
The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~5.2
F&P level
~S
Publication
Published
October 15, 2011
First published
June 1, 1987
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781591881087

Surprise a reader with their next favorite book.

Spotted a mistake or something missing? Improve this page.

Are you the author or illustrator? Claim your book.

Top contributors: Emily

Bookroo

Book Clubs

Follow Bookroo