Responsibility under pressure
Hank must respond after Drover is taken and may need to secure help or act alone within a one-day deadline.
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John R. Erickson - Author
This is a fast-moving animal peril story: a coyote invasion turns into a rescue mission when Drover is taken prisoner. Its central appeal is likely urgency, teamwork and the possibility of help from an unexpected ally.
Drover is Catnipped! Talk about a rude awakening! Things go from bad to worse when Hank and Drover wake up in the wee hours of the morning to a full-fledged invasion of the ranch. It's the coyotes, and they're set on making a take out dinner of the resident cat, Pete. But, when Hank does Pete a favor, things take a even more unexpected turn. The coyotes catch sight of Drover and decide to kidnap him instead! In the blink of an eye, little Drover is taken prisoner, and that means the Hank only has one day to figure out how to get him back before the coyotes make Drover their evening meal. Can Hank manage to get Slim to understand the situation, or will he have to go it alone? Or, will he get help from a very unexpected ally?
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Sign in for personalised guidanceThis is a fast-moving animal peril story: a coyote invasion turns into a rescue mission when Drover is taken prisoner. Its central appeal is likely urgency, teamwork and the possibility of help from an unexpected ally.
Hank must respond after Drover is taken and may need to secure help or act alone within a one-day deadline.
The story includes a frightening invasion, kidnapping and a stated threat that Drover could be eaten. These dangers appear to drive the adventure.
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