Nop's Trials: A Novel
“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.
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Nop's Trials: A Novel
“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.
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Nop's Trials: A Novel

Nop's Trials: A Novel

by Donald McCaig
Nop's Trials: A Novel

Nop's Trials: A Novel

by Donald McCaig

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“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.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781599211367
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.
Publication date: 07/01/2007
Pages: 336
Sales rank: 1,076,825
Product dimensions: 6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.81(d)

About the Author

Novelist Donald McCaig is the renowned author of Nop's Trials and Nop's Hope. He and his wife run a sheep farm in the mountains of Western Virginia.
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