THE SUNDAY TIMES NO.2 BESTSELLERLike A Streecat Named Bob before it, Finding Gobi is a truly heart-warming story for animal lovers worldwide…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 is a 41 year old Australian who lives in Edinburgh, Scotland. Dion has not only completed but competed in some of the worlds toughest ultra-marathons across the worlds inhospitable landscapes including running across the brutal Moroccan Sahara desert twice in the 250km Marathon Des Sables and also twice across South Africa's Kalahari Desert 250km. Dion's latest 250km race across the Gobi Desert in China turned out to be a completely different race where he fell in love with a stray dog (later named Gobi) that followed him during the week and this would change both of their lives forever.(1 x 8pp plates)- Finding Gobi has been dominating the charts ever since its publication, taking the no.2 slot on the Sunday Times bestseller list, with nearly 15k copies TCM sold.- Gobi and Dion’s story has been sold to 21st Century Fox for a movie, which indicates Gobi’s potential to be the next biggest animal feel-good phenomenon since A Streetcat Named Bob.- For the hardback publication we had a major serialisation in the Daily Mail – highest one day print circulation of any UK.- The hardback attracted primetime TV interviews on This Morning and a Radio 5 Live.- We had a fantastic partnership with Borrow My Doggy who had a giveaway on their Instagram page (20.3k followers), newsletter feature (700k database) AND special Facebook post from author Dion as part of their ‘Dogs of Borrow my Doggy’ feature (same format as Humans of New York!)- 238 reviews with average of 4.9 stars, showing the quality of the writing and the fantastic reception from fans of Gobi.- Author and canine companion based in Edinburgh, so easily available for publicity opportunities.- Already lots of media enquiries for further coverage around paperback.- Huge Facebook platform (34k likes of Bring Gobi Home page)- Market comparisons:A Street Cat Named Bob (107k TCM)Alfie and George (23.5k TCM)Arthur: The dog who crossed the jungle to find a home (33k TCM)
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