"Finding Gobi: Young Reader's Edition" tells the inspiring true story of a little stray dog who unexpectedly becomes the companion of an ultra-marathon runner named Dion Leonard during a grueling 155-mile race in the Gobi Desert. As Dion faces the challenges of the race, Gobi, the tenacious pup, demonstrates remarkable resilience and unwavering loyalty. Their bond deepens as they navigate the harsh conditions of the desert together. When the race ends, Dion is determined to bring Gobi home, facing obstacles and making sacrifices for the sake of their friendship. This heartwarming tale highlights themes of perseverance, love, and the special connection between humans and animals. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

There are 32 pages in this book.

This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).

This book was published in 2017 by Thomas Nelson .

Dion Leonard is an Australian who lives in Edinburgh, Scotland. He has competed in some of the world's toughest ultra marathons across inhospitable landscapes including running across the brutal Moroccan Sahara desert twice in the 250km Marathon Des Sables and twice across South Africa's Kalahari Desert. Dion's latest race across the Gobi Desert in China turned out to be extraordinary. He fell in love with a stray dog that followed him during the week, changing both of their lives forever.