Lara The Runaway Cat: One Cat's Journey to Discover Home is Where the Heart is

Lara the Runaway Cat is a story about Gobi, a dog who followed Dion Leonard across a 155-mile trek across the Gobi Desert, and her mischievous cat sister, Lara, who runs away from her family, seeking a courageous adventure and a different life. Lara is jealous of Gobi's fame and attention but is forced to decide between her loyalties to her family and her need to experience an adventure to rival Gobis.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 19 September 2019
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Lara the Runaway Cat is a captivating tale that revolves around Gobi, a lovable pup who embarks on a grueling 155-mile trek across the treacherous Gobi Desert alongside his owner, Dion Leonard. Alongside Gobi is his mischievous cat sister, Lara, who, driven by a desire for adventure and a different life, flees from her family.

Lara, unaware of the comforts and security she enjoys in her home in Edinburgh with her owners, Dion and Lucja, and her sister, Gobi, harbours a deep envy for her sister's fame and international recognition. If she were to be honest, she would admit to feeling a twinge of jealousy towards Gobi's remarkable achievements, particularly since Dion found her and brought her into their lives.

While Gobi may have survived an ultra-marathon across the Gobi Desert, it's important to note that Lara doesn't go unnoticed. She, too, has her own unique talents and abilities. She dreams of the day when she can venture outdoors, explore the world, make new friends, and carve her own path. However, Lara's wishful thinking sometimes clouds her judgment, leading her to take a leap into the unknown and confront the decision between her loyalties to her family and her yearning for an adventure that rivals Gobi's.

Join Lara on her thrilling journey as she travels from Edinburgh to France, Beijing to Australia, and beyond. Along the way, she faces numerous challenges that will shape her character and alter her life forever. This fictionalized tale, inspired by the incredible real-life story of Dion Leonard, is a must-read for animal lovers everywhere.

Weight: 208g
Dimension: 128 x 197 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780008316273