Finding Gobi : the true story of a little dog and an incredible journey /
by Leonard, Dion; Borlase, Craig.
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BookPublisher: London : HarperCollinsPublishers, 2017Description: ix, 259 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (colour) ; 23 cm.ISBN: 9780008227951 (hbk.) :; 0008227950 (hbk.) :.Classification number: 636.7009 LEOSubject(s): Leonard, Dion | Gobi, (Dog) | Human-animal relationships | Dogs -- China | Pets | PetsSummary: In 2016, Dion Leonard, a seasoned ultramarathon runner, unexpectedly stumbled across a little stray dog while competing in a gruelling 150 mile race across the Gobi Desert. The lovable pup 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 over 100km. 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. 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.
| Item type | Current library | Collection | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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| Book - Adult Hardback | Maghull Library | Adult Non-Fiction | 636.7009 LEO (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | 002944474X |
Originally published: New York: W Publishing Group.
In 2016, Dion Leonard, a seasoned ultramarathon runner, unexpectedly stumbled across a little stray dog while competing in a gruelling 150 mile race across the Gobi Desert. The lovable pup 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 over 100km. 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. 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.
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