Born to Run
Readers rate it 3.8 (10 on Hardcover)
240 pages · Released 2010 · HarperCollins Publishers Limited
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Born to Run is a children's adventure novel by Michael Morpurgo that follows a greyhound's journey from abandonment to finding a home. The story celebrates resilience, friendship, and compassion while depicting realistic hardships a dog might face. Though some scenes involve difficult situations (abandonment, rough living), the tone remains age-appropriate and ultimately hopeful for middle-grade readers.
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There was something inside the bag, squeaking and squealing in terror. Patrick didn't think about it. He leaped into the canal." For Best Mate, being rescued is only the start of his adventures. From unwanted burden to favourite companion, and from pet to champion race dog, this remarkable greyhound proves that it's no... There was something inside the bag, squeaking and squealing in terror. Patrick didn't think about it. He leaped into the canal." For Best Mate, being rescued is only the start of his adventures. From unwanted burden to favourite companion, and from pet to champion race dog, this remarkable greyhound proves that it's not just cats who have more than one life. Cast aside, kidnapped, or living rough on the streets, Best Mate can always find a way to survive. But will he ever find a real home?
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- Juvenile fiction
- Greyhounds
- Children's fiction
- Dogs, fiction
- Friendship
- Dogs
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ISBN 9780007369997 · HarperCollins Publishers Limited