Finding Gobi: Young Reader's Edition

The True Story of One Little Dog's Big Journey

By: Dion Leonard, Aaron Rosenberg

Narrated by: Simon Bubb

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
• 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.

Finding Gobi

This is a heartwarming story about a man & a small dog who starts following him as he is running a race in China. After a few days of the dog running along with him, he forms a bond with the little dog & names her Gobi after the Gobi desert they are running through. He decides he wants to keep her & take her back to Scotland with him but doesn’t realize the difficulties involved when dealing with the Chinese regulations & those required in bringing an animal into Great Britain from another country.

Simply delightful!

Would you consider the audio edition of Finding Gobi: Young Reader's Edition to be better than the print version?

I haven't read the print version so I can't say but I found the audio version just delightful! The narration and story just fit together so well.

What other book might you compare Finding Gobi: Young Reader's Edition to and why?

I don't know of any similar books I've read.

Which scene was your favorite?

The first part when Dion meets Gobi and they become friends.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

The part when he had to find Gobi. I knew it was going to be OK but it was a bit tense to listen to.

Any additional comments?

I think this would be great for parents and children to listen to together.

Gobi

An amazing book very moving. Loved it. Can’t stop listening to it. Excellent story line

Heartwarming story

A wonderful story of how a plucky little stray dog won the heart of an ultra marathon runner and their journey to go from China to Scotland.

What an awesome and heartwarming story!

This is such a sweet story. My son and I listened to it in our commute to and from school. How amazing it is to have the connection and determination to follow the heart. So glad you have shared this kind of intentionality and commitment. We need more people like Dion who have this type of integrity - to do the right thing with upstanding character throughout trials! Thank you for being awesome!