Ranch Hero 2: Moooving Velma

by Janet Fix, Linda Cowen (Illustrator)

Sneaky Creek Ranch has never been safer now that Ziggy, the Ranch Hero, is around to keep an eye on things. But with Velma the Cow stuck in the mud and the ever-present donkeys harassing the farm pals, Ziggy finds his angel work is never done.

Joined by his loyal farm pals on earth, Bam Bam and Chubadoo, and their cousin, Libbi Lou, the Ranch Hero solves this cow caper with muscle, intuition, and a lot of creativity.

And Velma gets the thrill of her life!

For other books and looks, visit the farm pals at www.ranch-hero.com

38 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 2013

About the author

Author also writes as Janet Helen Fix

Janet Fix is a book publisher, editor, and multi-genre writer whose work spans gripping mysteries, heartwarming children’s stories, and soulful modern fables. With decades of publishing experience and global collaborations, Janet balances coaching other authors with her own creative writing.

Outside the world of books, Janet is a passionate researcher, avid gardener, and devoted grandmother to four granddaughters. She finds joy in the exploration of words, the quiet power of manifestation, and the healing energy of nature and intention—helping others find the courage to tell their own stories.

Reviews

[Liza · Rating 4 out of 5]

A cute ongoing adventure at the farm...where you have Ziggy the hero., but only Libbe can see the farms superhero . Children will love the great pictures and story. A great circle time book..

[Joy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Moooving Velma lives on Sneaky Creek Ranch along with Ranch Hero Ziggy, and farm pals Bam Bam and Chubadoo and their cousin Libbi Lou. On this day, Farmer Max was riding his tractor to the back pasture, so the farm pals decided to follow him. That’s when they heard the unusual moooing from Velma. When they found her, she was stuck deep in the mud. Farmer Max checked her out, scratched his head and headed back to the barn. Hero Ziggy is there, but Velma is much too heavy for Ziggy. But when Farmer Max gets back to the mud to help Velma, she is gone. Wow, what happened to their cow? Did she sink further in the mud, or did someone pull this heavy Moo Cow out?

This is a really cute story with the setting on a farm with the cutest farm pals. The dogs have the cutest faces, I just want to grab one of them for my own! The story is interesting and exciting and will have kids on the edge of their seats to see what happens with Velma. The illustrations are very creative and you fall in love with the animals, Farmer Max and his farm while reading this book. The fonts and the colors of the pages are just right for the theme, and everything goes together so well. Since I grew up on a farm, I love farm books for children, and this is one of the cutest ones I’ve ever read. All small children love animals, so this is a book you do not want to pass up!

[Charles Ray · Rating 4 out of 5]

“Life is indeed a wonderful mystery . . . and not all guardian angels have wings.” This is the main theme of Ranch Hero 2: Moooving Velma, an entertaining tale for children written by Janet Green and illustrated by Linda Cowen.
Barn Barn and his sister Chubadoo are dogs who live on Sneaky Creek Ranch. They are excited because they are being visited by their adventurous cousin Libbi Lou. As the three follow Farmer Max to see what he’s up to, they discover that Velma the cow is stuck up to her udder in a muddy creek.
But, all is not lost. Ziggy, the Hero of Sneaky Creek Ranch, is there to save the day. Now, Barn Barn and Chubadoo can’t see Ziggy because he’s invisible, but for some reason Libbi Lou can see him, and she watches in amazement as he comes up with a plan to get Velma out of the mud.
This is a nice story to read to younger readers, or to be read by those who are learning to handle more complex sentences and concepts. The illustrations are colorful and really help to move the story along. I received a free review copy of the book and was completely enthralled by the vividness of the writing and illustrations, and plan to get a copy for my granddaughter who is an avid reader.
If you’re looking for a good holiday gift for that special young reader on your list, you couldn’t do better than this.

[L.J. Capehart · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a pretty cute little kids book. The artwork is adorable, and the story is sweet, with enjoyable animal characters. The poor farmer made me laugh! I'll be reading this to my little granddaughter when she's a little older.
I was given a copy of this through Story Cartel in exchange for my honest review.

[Pauline Creeden · Rating 4 out of 5]

A cute, fun adventure for animal lovers everywhere and at any age. Perfect for reading to children who are curious about farm and animal life, but also playful tale to help a child recover from the loss of a pet as well.