Audiobooks by Dion Leonard

Gobi. Un piccolo cane con un grande cuore

Nel 2016 Dion Leonard, un esperto ultramaratoneta, incontra inaspettatamente una piccola cagnolina randagia durante una gara di 250 chilometri attraverso il deserto dei Gobi, in Cina. La cucciola, che sarà ribattezzata Gobi, dimostra che quello che le manca nella taglia è ampiamente ricompensato dalla grandezza del suo cuore: comincia a seguire Dion passo dopo passo, attraverso le impervie montagne Tian Shan, mantenendo il passo con lui per circa 130 chilometri. Quando Dion si rende conto dell'incredibile determinazione di questo piccolo animale, qualcosa dentro di lui cambia per sempre. Così si ritrova a farla dormire nella sua tenda e a portarla in braccio durante il percorso, nonostante il rischio di restare indietro o addirittura di non terminare la gara. Fino a quel momento si era sempre concentrato sulla vittoria, cercando costantemente di migliorare le proprie performance, ma il suo obiettivo ora è semplicemente quello di assicurarsi che Gobi sia al sicuro, nutrita e ben idratata. Anche se non arriva primo, Dion sente di aver vinto qualcosa di ben più importante: un nuovo sguardo sulla vita e una nuova amica che decide di portare a casa con sé. Per riuscirci dovrà affrontare mille imprevisti e difficoltà, ma alla fine, riuscirà a riunirsi con la straordinaria creatura che ha dimostrato a lui e al mondo che i miracoli sono possibili. Gobi Un piccolo cane con un grande cuore è una storia di speranza, resilienza e amicizia, che dimostra ancora una volta che i cani sono davvero i migliori amici dell'uomo. E su questa straordinaria vicenda presto Twentieth Century Fox realizzerà un film.

Dion Leonard (Author), Dario Agrillo (Narrator)

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Lara The Runaway Cat

Lara the Runaway Cat tells the story of Gobi, the loveable pup who followed Dion Leonard across a gruelling 155-mile trek across the Gobi Desert, and her mischievous cat sister, Lara, who runs away from her family, seeking a courageous adventure and different life. Lara doesn't realise how good she has it in her home in Edinburgh with her owners, Dion and Lucja, and of course her sister, Gobi. If she's being honest, she's jealous of Gobi's fame and the international attention she has received ever since Dion found her. Okay, Gobi may have survived an ultra-marathon across the Gobi Desert, but it's not as if Lara doesn't earn her fresh prawns! She dreams about the day when she can go outdoors and see the world, discover new friends and be free to make her own name. But Lara's wishful thinking gets the better of her as she takes a leap into the unknown and is forced to decide between her loyalties to her family and need to experience an adventure to rival Gobi's. Join Lara in her eventful travels from Edinburgh to France, Beijing to Australia, where she is faced with challenges that will change her life forever. Following on from the astounding real-life story of Dion Leonard, this fictionalised tale is a must-read for animal lovers everywhere.

Dion Leonard (Author), Candida Gubbins (Narrator)

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Gobi: A Little Dog with a Big Heart

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!

Dion Leonard (Author), Dion Leonard, Simona Chitescu-Weik (Narrator)

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Gobi: Una perrita con un gran corazon - Bilingue

Dion Leonard, Hayley Cresswell (Author), Hayley Cresswell (Narrator)

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La búsqueda de Gobi

Esta es la milagrosa historia de Dion Leonard, un corredor experimentado que se encuentra a una luchadora, perrita callejera mientras compite en una carrera de 150 millas a través del desierto de Gobi. La adorable cachorro, que luego fue nombrada "Gobi", demostró que lo que le falta en tamaño, lo compensa con el corazón, a medida que recorrió paso a paso junto a Dion las montañas Tian Shan, a través de enormes dunas de arena, aldeas y las arenas negras del desierto de Gobi, manteniendo el ritmo con él durante casi 80 millas. Dion fue testigo de la increíble determinación y corazón de este pequeño animal, y se dio cuenta que su propio corazón experimentaba también un cambio. Mientras que en el pasado estas competencias se trataban de ganar y ser el mejor, su objetivo ahora era asegurarse de que su amistad con Gobi continuara mucho después de llegar a la meta. Dion permitía que Gobi durmiera en su tienda de campaña por las noches, le compartía agua y alimentos de sus propias provisiones limitadas, la llevaba a través de ríos, aun sabiendo que eso significaría retrasarse en la carrera, o peor aún, le impedería terminar en absoluto. Aunque Dion no llegó a la meta en primer lugar, sentía que había ganado algo aún mejor, una nueva perspectiva de la vida y una nueva amiga a quien tenía planeado llevar a casa tan pronto como le fuera posible. Sin embargo, antes de que pudiera llevarla a casa, Gobi desapareció en la inmensa ciudad china, pero Dion, con la ayuda de desconocidos y el apoyo desbordante por medio de internet, logró encontrarla, juntándose para siempre con el asombroso animal que cambió su vida y le demostró a él y al mundo que los milagros son posibles.

Dion Leonard (Author), Alejandro Vargas-Lugo (Narrator)

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Finding Gobi: Young Reader's Edition: The True Story of One Little Dog's Big Journey

Bring home the incredible true 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 a challenging 77 miles of the 155-mile race and Dion's struggle to bring Gobi home for good.

Dion Leonard (Author), Simon Bubb (Narrator)

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Finding Gobi: A Little Dog with a Very Big Heart

A man, a dog, and the lengths to which love will go to sacrifice for its companion. Finding Gobi is the miraculous tale of Dion Leonard, a seasoned ultramarathon runner who crosses paths with a stray dog while competing in a 155-mile race through the Gobi Desert in China. The lovable pup, who would later earn the name Gobi, 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 Tian Shan Mountains, across massive sand dunes, through yurt villages and the black sands of the Gobi Desert, keeping pace with him for 77 miles. As Dion witnessed the incredible determination and heart of this small animal, he found his own heart undergoing a change as well. Whereas in the past these races were all about winning and being the best, his goal now was to make sure he and Gobi's friendship continued well after the finish line. He found himself letting Gobi sleep in his tent at night, giving her food and water out of his own limited supply, and carrying her across numerous rivers, even when he knew it would mean putting him behind in the race, or worse, prevent him from finishing at all. Although Dion did not cross the finish line first, he felt he had won something even greater - a new outlook on life and a new friend that he planned on bringing home as soon as arrangements were made. However, before he could take her home, Gobi went missing in the sprawling Chinese city where she was being kept. Dion, with the help of strangers and a viral outpouring of assistance on the internet, set out to track her down, and reunite forever with the amazing animal that changed his life and proved to him and the world that miracles are possible.

Dion Leonard, Simon Bubb (Author), Simon Bubb (Narrator)

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Finding Gobi (Main edition)

THE SUNDAY TIMES NO.2 BESTSELLERLike A Streecat Named Bob before it, Finding Gobi is a truly heart-warming story for animal lovers worldwide...In 2016, Dion Leonard, a seasoned ultramarathon runner, unexpectedly stumbled across a little stray dog while competing in a gruelling 155 mile race across the Gobi Desert. The lovable pup, who earned the name 'Gobi', 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 nearly 80 miles.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. Although Dion did not finish first, he felt he had won something far greater and promised to bring Gobi back to the UK for good to become a new addition to his family. 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.Finding Gobi is the ultimate story of hope, of resilience and of friendship, proving once again, that dogs really are 'man's best friend.'

Dion Leonard (Author), Brad Channer (Narrator)

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Finding Gobi (Younger Readers edition)

For fans of A Streecat Named Bob comes Finding Gobi, the heart-warming true story of a dog who captured the hearts of the world. Younger readers' edition.Finding Gobi is the ultimate story of hope and friendship - proving once again, that dogs really are 'man's best friend.'In 2016, Dion Leonard, an ultramarathon runner, stumbled across a little stray dog while competing in a gruelling 155 mile race across the Gobi Desert. The pup earned the name 'Gobi', as she went step for step with Dion, keeping pace with him for nearly 80 miles. What Gobi lacked in size, she made up for in heart.Dion had always focused on winning, but as he witnessed the incredible determination of this small animal, he felt something inside him change. This is a story of a life changing friendship between one man and a little stray dog called Gobi.

Dion Leonard (Author), Joshua Manning (Narrator)

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