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 Dark dog story February 4, 2010
Elizabeth Kilmarx (Lyme, NH)
Readers of dog stories expect heartbreak in the end, and are prepared for it. However, this story is infused with darkness and brutality nearly from the beginning. Too much so for me, and definitely NOT appropriate for children.
 Nop's Trial May 15, 2009
Marilyn Bartow (Petaluma, CA)
Very exciting book could not put it down. I wanst to finish it so I could read the next episode.
A Classic Story April 29, 2008
Linda F. Kurtz (Ann Arbor, Mi United States)
I read this book after reading two others by McCaig and was not disappointed; I think this is his best. I love the way his dog characters carry on conversations with each other. McCaig seems to be able to get inside the head of his canines. He brings his personal experience to bear on his fiction and masterfully keeps the reader turning the page with his wonderful ability to keep you in suspense.
A Book with a Permanent Place in My Heart January 22, 2008
Rachel Simpson (Chesterland, Ohio USA)
I found "Nop's Trials" quite by accident. I had been running searches for books on dog behavior and training, and books on sheepdogs, border collies in particular, and "Nop's Trials" popped up. Thinking it was a book on training sheepdogs and trialing, I bought it. It seems like I always find my favorite books by accident. Donald McCaig's writing style is simplistic, but so lovely that it just sucks you into the story completely. I found myself crying, laughing, running the gamut of emotions. Even now, when I think back on it, I get choked up. I've always admired the border collie for its intensity, intelligence and energy and this book has given me an even deeper respect for the breed. It also opened my eyes to realities that we so often choose not to acknowledge. It's a great, great book.
Nop's Trials: One of The Most Excellent Books I Have Ever Read March 5, 2006
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
Nop's Trials, by Donald McCaig, is a heart-warming story of Lewis Burkholder's prize border collie, who is stolen while wandering a bit to far with the puppy. He is then, of course abused by redneck Grady Gumm, who is later killed in the end of the story. Nop, the main character, is then transported all over the place by dog abusers, dog lovers, dog haters, and dog users. This is a story where you will be happy at some times, be sad, cry, and feel the pain of Lewis' determined journey to find his best friend, Nop. If you havn't read this story, I reccommend you read it now!!
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