I n the pantheon of famous dogs, several names come to mind: Greyfriars Bobby, Balto, Fala, Lassie, Pluto and Scooby-Doo. But for millions of today's children, the name at the top of the list is Hank the Cowdog. With over 80 books and nine million copies, Hank is a hero, although flawed like all good heroes. Author John Erickson has entertained readers since 1983 with Hank's adventures, misadventures and mystery-solving skills.