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Trooper : The Bobcat Who Came in from the Wild by Forrest Bryant Johnson (2018, Hardcover)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherSkyhorse Publishing Company, Incorporated
ISBN-101510728228
ISBN-139781510728226
eBay Product ID (ePID)239989440
Product Key Features
Book TitleTrooper : the Bobcat Who Came in from the Wild
Number of Pages244 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicAnimals / Big Cats, Environmental Conservation & Protection, Cats / General, General, Animals / General
Publication Year2018
GenrePets, Nature
AuthorForrest Bryant Johnson
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1 in
Item Weight12.8 Oz
Item Length8.2 in
Item Width5.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2017-061234
Reviews"Heartbreaking, warm, beautiful, and emotional, this story didn't just tug on my heart; it stole it. A must-read for any cat, or indeed animal, lover." --Rachel Wells, author of A Cat Called Alfie "Johnson's accounts of the touching and wondrous tale of Trooper are like having an animal-loving friend explain why we are so in awe of cats--wild and domestic--and other animals . . . That we could all have such animals in our lives to teach, guide, and, in their own way, love us." --Patricia Barnes-Svarney and Thomas Svarney, authors of The Handy Biology Answer Book "This is a wonderful book, about the amazing relationship that can sometimes form between the wild and humans. Johnson has created something unique and profound, not simply by his telling his story but by truly understanding the differences between wildcats and house pets and the similarities between feral creatures, both human and animal. Trooper knew that Forrest was 'not a very capable cat,' but gave him a chance. Somehow, some way the two formed a miraculous bond, and we, the readers of this extraordinary work, gain valuable insight into the possibilities between all living things." --Michael Morse, author of Mr. Wilson Makes It Home "Kind and totally engaging, Forrest's awareness of nature and his love for Trooper make everyday life larger and richer. There are endless adventures and new characters in the form of both people and animals. We learn the history of the desert, about the wildlife, plants, and people, while we spend time with Trooper, Forrest, and his family." --Clara Weygandt, nature writer
SynopsisWhenever middle-aged desert tour guide Forrest Bryant Johnson went out on his daily walks into the Mojave, all was usually peaceful and serene. But one beautiful summer day in 1987, Forrest heard a cry of distress. Following the cries, he came upon a small bobcat kitten, injured, orphaned, and desperately in need of help. So Forrest took his new feline friend home for a night. But when the little "trooper" clearly needed some more time to recoup, that night turned into two nights, a week, and eventually nineteen years. And so Trooper became a part of the Johnson family. And in those nineteen years, Trooper lived his nine lives to the fullest. He explored desert flora and fauna around him, befriending kit foxes, jackrabbits, desert tortoises, and other creatures and getting into mischief along the way. Trooper became a "big brother" to stray tabby Little Brother, teaching, guiding, and protecting Brother on the pair's adventures and misadventures. He became a beloved patient at his local vet, and cherished housemate of Forrest's wife, Chi. And Trooper even managed to melt the icy heart of a tough guy neighbor. But most of all, throughout his nineteen years, Trooper became Forrest's best friend, as the two shared each other's worries and frustrations, musings and rants, joys and laughter. Harrowing and heartfelt, Trooper: The Bobcat Who Came in from the Wild is for any reader who ever had their heart stolen by their pet.
LC Classification NumberQL737.C23J6165 2018
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- Nov 24, 2021
Can't think ao anything to add to the above.
I read a copy of this book and loved it. I also loaned it to a friend, who loved it as well. I wanted to find a copy to send to another friend as a gift. Anyone who loves animals and has interest in natural environments will enjoy this book. It is well written, entertaining, and never dull. It is also a very unusual story. My husband enjoyed it as well, and his reading material is usually, to say the least, highly esoteric. I can't think of anyone to whom I wouldn't recommend Trooper.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Jan 13, 2023
A must read for animal lovers
This is such a wonderful book! This is especially poignant to anyone with a very strong bond with a pet and....well, none of us lives forever. I have a sister who won't have a pet because it will eventually die, but all the joy that animal gives you is SOOO worth it! Those special animals live in your heart forever. Trooper reminds me of my big Maine Coon Rocky that I had an incredible bond with. I will miss him always, but I try to think of all the laughter he gave me.
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Feb 14, 2023
Trooper the Bobcat smarter than a lot of humans
Unique and fascinating book. Read it in two sittings as it is such a terrific story.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Sep 23, 2022
Warm and Fuzzy Weekend Read
This is a relaxing account of the interaction between a fellow who found a bobcat kitten in the desert and kept it successfully as a free-roaming pet.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- May 10, 2021
Liked this book
Really enjoyed this true story! Have had contact with Bobcats before, so enjoyed knowing more about them.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Sep 01, 2021
Good family story
Loved it. Parents loved it. Buying more to share.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
