Finding Gobi: The True Story of a Little Dog and an Incredible Journey

Paperback Published on: 08/02/2018
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Synopsis

Like A Streecat Named Bob before it, Finding Gobi is a truly heart-warming story for animal lovers worldwide...

In 2016, Dion Leonard, a seasoned ultramarathon runner, unexpectedly stumbled across a little stray dog while competing in a gruelling 155 mile race across the Gobi Desert. The lovable pup, who earned the name `Gobi', proved that what she lacked in size, she more than made up for in heart, as she went step for step with Dion over the treacherous Tian Shan Mountains, managing to keep pace with him for nearly 80 miles.

As Dion witnessed the incredible determination of this small animal, he felt something change within himself. In the past he had always focused on winning and being the best, but his goal now was simply to make sure that his new friend was safe, nourished and hydrated.

Although Dion did not finish first, he felt he had won something far greater and promised to bring Gobi back to the UK for good to become a new addition to his family. This was the start of a journey neither of them would ever forget with a roller coaster ride of drama, grief, heartbreak, joy and love that changed their lives forever.

Finding Gobi is the ultimate story of hope, of resilience and of friendship, proving once again, that dogs really are `man's best friend.'

Publisher information

  • Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
  • ISBN: 9780008227968
  • Number of pages: 272
  • Dimensions: 198 x 129 x 20 mm
  • Weight: 180g
  • Languages: English

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Finding Gobi (Main edition)
A incredible heartwarming true story. A must read for everyone.
Finding Gobi is an incredible true story of determination and unwavering loyalty. In the few days that Dion, an ultra -marathoner and Gobi spent racing to... READ MORE
LeAnn Turner
Finding Gobi (Main edition)
Loved it - Can't wait for the movie
Dion first meeting Gobi and then reuniting with her is the Only good thing that happened in 2016. It's a beautiful story about love and compassion. I l... READ MORE
Sarah Sullivan
Finding Gobi (Main edition)
Survival
A very inspiring book that shows the bond there can be between animal and human and how much both can learn from each other. A bridge of mutuality that enr... READ MORE
Mary Nordkvelle
Finding Gobi
Gripping story with happy ending
I was drawn to this book in my local shop when I saw the picture of the dog's face on the cover. Once I read the synopsis on the back cover, I knew I wante... READ MORE
Heather Larnach
Finding Gobi (Main edition)
Absolutely loved it!
The picture on the cover of this book was enough to capture my heart. I was also really glad when I read the first chapter to find out everything worked ou... READ MORE
Maggie Macdonald
Finding Gobi (Younger Readers edition)
Loved it - can't wait for the movie
I ordered multiple copies to give as gifts. Everyone loved them. Heartwarming story and part of the proceeds go to help stray dogs in China. I also bou... READ MORE
Sarah Sullivan