Nop's Trials - Softcover

McCraig, Donald

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0446326410 ISBN 13: 9780446326414

Publisher: Grand Central Pub, 1985

Synopsis

When the sheep dog, Nop, is stolen from Lewis Burkholder's farm and sold to a ruthless dog handler, Lewis struggles to recover his dog

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Review:

"Does justice to both its human and canine characters."--"New York Times"

From the Back Cover:

Nop s Trials held me in fascinated suspense to the last page. It is poignant, authentic, and beautiful. This story of a man s dedication to his dog is as gripping as any thriller. James Herriot An adult novel for animal lovers that does justice to both its human and canine characters . . . with crispness and authenticity. New York Times Book Review The best dog book I ve read since Jack London s White Fang. San Diego Union Destined to become a classic. . . . Anyone who loves dogs should make a beeline for this book. John Barkham It s Christmas Day when we meet Lewis Burkholder, a West Virginia livestock farmer and sheepdog trainer, and his talented young border collie, Nop. The usually happy holiday is shattered when Nop is stolen from his owner. Nop s Trials is the story of Nop s fate, the abuse and brutality he suffers, and his incredible resiliency. It s a touching tale of a border collie s undying desire to do his job and serve his master, and it explores the depth of love and devotion that a dog and a human can feel toward each other. This stirring novel of courage and love is a modern classic."

About this edition

• Publisher: Grand Central Pub
• Publication date: 1985
• ISBN 10: 0446326410
• ISBN 13: 9780446326414
• Binding: Mass Market Paperback