Reviews for Nop's Trials

The average rating for Nop's Trials based on 2 reviews is 5 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2020-10-11 00:00:00 Greg Leslie I have no trouble giving this book 5 STARS. I knew I would like the book, as I've always liked books that feature dogs, and this is one of the best books I've read about dogs. It's the story of a Virginia sheep farmer, Lewis, and his border collie, Nop. Nop disappears one Christmas day and Lewis goes all-out to find his beloved dog. Nop undergoes ordeals, always trying to get back to Lewis and the farm...At times, a little hard to read, but I had to keep turning pages to get to the reunion of man and dog. You knew it had to happen. In a blurb on the cover of my edition, there's a quote from James Herriot, saying that the book is "poignant, authentic, and beautiful. " I agree with those words...

Review # 2 was written on 2007-08-29 00:00:00 Sandra Josephs I originally read this book soon after acquiring my first border collie. The book is about a young, tremendously talented sheepdog named Nop and his gruff owner, Lewis. When Nop isn't making a big impression on the trial field, he is Lewis' right hand dog when it comes to his sheep. On Christmas morning, Nop disappears and the book is about Lewis's quest to find his dog. The book is fast moving and gut-wrenching, with beautiful descriptions of the work of these sheepdogs. Even the uninitated sheepdogger (or everyday pet owner) can understand the impact of this loss on Lewis and the farm. This book will keep you on the edge of your seat for most of the story and will be well worth it! There are some graphic and hard scenes, so this may not be the book for someone looking for a "feel-good" animal story.