by Dion Leonard (Author), Aaron Rosenberg (Adapted by)
Bring home the amazing true dog story of a friendship so strong that it crosses the globe You will love the inspiring tale of Gobi, a lost dog who kept pace with an ultramarathon runner, Dion Leonard, across a vast desert. Follow their unlikely friendship through the challenges of an 80-mile race and Dion's struggle to bring Gobi home for good.
Finding Gobi: The True Story of One Little Dog's Big Journey tells the gripping real-life adventure story of how Gobi followed Dion through the treacherous conditions of the Gobi desert and how, afterward, Dion searched the world for his four-legged friend in order to bring him home.
This young reader's edition
- adapts the bestselling adult book for 8- to 12-year-olds
- includes color photos
- shows that friendship is more important than winning
- is a perfect classroom or family read-aloud book
This heartwarming tale of friendship, loyalty, and determination is sure to delight and surprise any young dog lover.
Number of Pages: 208
Dimensions: 0.6 x 8 x 5.5 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: August 29, 2017
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Finding Gobi: The True Story of One Little Dog's Big Journey
Interest Level: Middle Grades, 4-8
Reading Level: 4.8
Point Value: 5
