Gobi : a little dog with a big heart / Dion Leonard ; illustrated by Lisa Manuzak.
Material type:
TextPublisher: Nashville, Tennessee : Tommy Nelson, an imprint of Thomas Nelson, [2017]Copyright date: ©2017Description: 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 27 cmContent type: - text
- still image
- unmediated
- volume
- 9780718075293
- 0718075293
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Northport Library | Children's NonFiction | 636.7009 L581 | Available | 33111007811439 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
Bring home the incredible true story of a friendship so strong that it crosses the globe! Families everywhere will be delighted by the tale of Gobi and Dion--a little lost dog and the ultramarathon runner who saved her. Gobi: A Little Dog with a Big Heart is a fun, engaging picture book perfect for families to enjoy together.
Prepare to fall in love with the heartwarming and true story of Gobi and Dion. Gobi, a scrappy little stray dog, latches onto a man named Dion and keeps pace alongside him for 77 miles of a long 155-mile race across China. Through cold nights and raging rivers, with little food and water, and through a long, hard journey, these two create a bond unlike any other.
Cross the finish line with Gobi and Dion, the little pup who never quit and the ultramarathon runner who loves her. This amazing true story sparked international attention, and the New York Times bestselling author will continue to inspire readers as they enjoy this fun picture book perfect for children.
Join these two unlikely friends as they form a winning team for both the race and life!
"Bring home the incredible true story of a friendship so strong that it crosses the globe! Families everywhere will be delighted by the tale of Gobi, a little dog living all alone in China's Gobi Desert, and Dion Leonard, a successful ultramarathon runner."--Back cover.