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Finding Gobi (Younger Readers edition)

The True Story of One Little Dog’s Big Journey
By Dion Leonard
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Finding Gobi (Younger Readers edition) tells the heartwarming true story of an ultramarathoner, Dion Leonard, and a little stray dog he meets during a race in the Gobi Desert. As they form an unexpected bond, Dion faces numerous challenges to bring Gobi home. This inspiring tale highlights themes of friendship, determination, and the lengths one will go to for those they love.
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This heartwarming tale may appeal to you if you enjoy stories about incredible animal-human connections, adventure, and resilience. It follows a young reader-friendly journey of an ultramarathon runner and a little dog who form an unbreakable bond amidst the vast and challenging Gobi Desert. Young readers who are interested in stories of friendship, adventure, and determination will find this book inspiring and entertaining.

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Finding Gobi (Younger Readers edition)

For fans of A Streetcat Named Bob comes Finding Gobi, the heart-warming true story of a dog who captured the hearts of the world. Younger readers’ edition.

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For fans of A Streetcat Named Bob comes Finding Gobi, the heart-warming true story of a dog who captured the hearts of the world. Younger readers’ edition.

Finding Gobi is the ultimate story of hope and friendship – proving once again, that dogs really are ‘man’s best friend.’

In 2016, Dion Leonard, an ultramarathon runner, stumbled across a little stray dog while competing in a gruelling 155-mile race across the Gobi Desert. The pup earned the name ‘Gobi’, as she went step for step with Dion, keeping pace with him for nearly 80 miles. What Gobi lacked in size, she made up for in heart.

Dion had always focused on winning, but as he witnessed the incredible determination of this small animal, he felt something inside him change. This is a story of a life-changing friendship between one man and a little stray dog called Gobi.

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Finding Gobi (Younger Readers edition) is celebrated for its heartwarming tale of hope and friendship, capturing the hearts of young readers. The story of beating incredible odds is described as almost too good to be true, resonating with children who enjoy inspiring adventures.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008244521

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 June 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HarperCollins Children's Books

Illustration: 16 col plates (4pp)

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 12.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 150g

Pages: 240

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Dion Leonard Featured In Stock Kid's Books Young Adult

About the Author

Dion Leonard is an Australian/British runner who currently lives in Edinburgh, Scotland. Dion started running in 2013 and has already achieved numerous top 10 finishes in ultra races around the world in the most extreme conditions. Dion has appeared on live television; CNN, Good Morning Britain, CBS, ABC America, ESPN, CCTV, BBC Breakfast and BBC World; Live radio interviews with BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC Outlook, Talk Sport UK, NPR America, ABC Radio Australia, Eric Zane Show and many others; Dion has also been interviewed by China Daily, The Times, Washington Post, UK Independent, USA Today, Canadian Post, to name a few.

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