Born to Run

by Michael Morpurgo · 2007

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The bag wasn't just drifting gently along, it was turning of it's own accord. There was something inside it, squeaking and squealing in terror. Patrick didn't think about it. He shrugged off his school bag and leaped into the canal.

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For Best Mate, being rescued from drowning as a young puppy 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, adopted 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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adventureadventureMore like thisLess of thisliterary fictionliterary fictionMore like thisLess of this
Themes
animalsanimalsMore like thisLess of thischildhoodchildhoodMore like thisLess of thisdogsdogsMore like thisLess of thisfriendshipfriendshipMore like thisLess of thissportssportsMore like thisLess of this
Setting
2000s2000sMore like thisLess of this
Mood
tear jerkertear jerkerMore like thisLess of this
Subject
healthhealthMore like thisLess of this
Audience
childrensyoung adultmiddle grade
Length
medium · 240 pages

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