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Arthur: The Dog who Crossed the Jungle to Find a Home ((Now the Film Arthur the King)) Paperback – September 4, 2018
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The uplifting true story of an extreme athlete, a stray dog, and how they found each other. “Heroic and heartwarming” (Forbes), this unbelievable adventure will make readers laugh, gasp, cry, and see rescue dogs with a whole new perspective.
NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE STARRING MARK WAHLBERG—STREAMING ON STARZ
When you're racing 435 miles through the jungles and mountains of South America, the last thing you need is a stray dog tagging along. But that's exactly what happened to Mikael Lindnord, captain of a Swedish adventure racing team, when he threw a scruffy but dignified mongrel a meatball one afternoon.
When the team left the next day, the dog followed. Try as they might, they couldn't lose him—and soon Mikael realized that he didn't want to. Crossing rivers, battling illness and injury, and struggling through some of the toughest terrain on the planet, the team and the dog walked, kayaked, cycled, and climbed together toward the finish line, where Mikael decided he would save the dog, now named Arthur, and bring him back to his family in Sweden, whatever it took. Illustrated with candid photographs, Arthur provides a testament to the amazing bond between dogs and people.
- Print length288 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- PublisherGreystone Books
- Publication dateSeptember 4, 2018
- Dimensions5.4 x 0.9 x 8.4 inches
- ISBN-101771644478
- ISBN-13978-1771644471
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“A miraculous tale”
—Washington Post
“An incredible journey”
—Daily Telegraph
“Like all great tales, this one had an intriguing start: a small good deed with enormous consequences for the dog and his rescuers, the basis for a heroic and heartwarming story.”
—Forbes
“Swedish adventure racer Lindnord shares the moving story of how a stray dog changed the course of a race through South America, and also changed Lindnord’s life. … The story of the race will appeal to readers interested in endurance, while the story about the powerful connection that can develop between people and dogs will find a broader readership among dog lovers.”
—Publishers Weekly
“More Kleenex needed! This is the tale of a Swedish adventure racing team who found (very unexpectedly) a stray dog … This incredible story follows the dog’s determination to stick with the humans he met through raging rivers, illness, injury and some of the most difficult terrain on the planet. Ideal for people who love adventure and dog stories.”
—PAWSH Magazine
“He is only one dog, but Arthur has proven what it means to survive and not ever give up. He is the elite athlete of this story, and deserves every possible accolade.”
—Books for Animal Lovers
About the Author
Mikael Lindnord is the author of the books Arthur and its follow-up Rescue Dog Tales. Arthur is now a major motion picture, Arthur the King, starring Mark Wahlberg. When he's not writing books, Lindnord is an adventure racer, race planner, and motivational speaker. A former aspiring professional hockey player, today he travels the world as an adventure racer. When not racing he lives with his wife, children, and, of course, his dog Arthur.
Arthur is a mongrel from somewhere in Ecuador. He likes meatballs, long runs with Mikael, and relaxing with his family in Sweden.
Product details
- Publisher : Greystone Books; Media tie-in edition (September 4, 2018)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 288 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1771644478
- ISBN-13 : 978-1771644471
- Item Weight : 14.4 ounces
- Dimensions : 5.4 x 0.9 x 8.4 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #24,113 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #6 in Extreme Sports (Books)
- #67 in Traveler & Explorer Biographies
- #813 in Memoirs (Books)
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As a publisher of non-fiction at major houses such as HarperCollins and Hachette, Val Hudson was responsible for many ground-breaking bestsellers, including books by Pamela Stephenson and Billy Connolly, Lauren Bacall, Carol Thatcher, Nigel Havers, Janet Street-Porter, TimCollins, the Simpsons, Hillary Clinton, Cliff Richard. She is now a full-time writer, and has written 'A Simples Life', the memoirs of the world's most famous meerkat Aleksandr Orlov, as well as his six children's books (Meerkat Tales). She has compiled 'Reacher's Rules' a non-fiction celebration of Lee Child's compelling hero, and written the Boywatching novels for teenagers under the pen name Chloe Bennet (Orchard Books).
Her next ventures, the story of the unique and wonderful Arthur and his quest to be with Mikael – the bestselling 'Arthur, the Dog Who Crossed the Jungle to Find a Home', and its sequel 'Arthur and Friends' – have been a privilege and a joy to write. And now, coinciding with the release of the movie "Arthur the King", comes her latest collaboration with Mikael, 'Young Arthur', the inspirational life story of Arthur - from Arthur’s point of view.
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Customers find the story engaging and well-written. They appreciate the love between the dog and its owner. The book is described as an enjoyable, heartwarming read that touches their hearts. Readers enjoy the cute pictures and describe Arthur as a beautiful dog. They also mention the book provides interesting details on extreme racing.
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Customers enjoy the story's quality. They find it uplifting and feel-good, with a wonderful tale of adventure. The story is weaved together well, and readers enjoy the happy ending. The book is full of short stories, making it an easy read.
"...Yet the real gem here is not just Arthur, (one amazing dog!) but the fierce bonds of love, loyalty, and humaness. 5 stars is not high enough!" Read more
"...Another great book is Enchanted Characters and Imagination. Full of short stories, uplifting, easy read. My kids and grandkids all love this book" Read more
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"I loved the book. It's amazing a stray dog would choose a person who would make him part of their family. Easy reading" Read more
Customers enjoy the book's readability. They find it well-written and easy to follow, making it a good read for adults and teens. The story is told in simple terms, making it understandable and deeper than the movie.
"Well written, compassionate, and humane. Almost anyone would benefit from this read...." Read more
"...Full of short stories, uplifting, easy read. My kids and grandkids all love this book" Read more
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Customers enjoy the love story. They appreciate the dog's devotion to its owner and the author's portrayal of perseverance, kindness, and the power of love. The book is described as a fun, easy read for pet lovers.
"...but the fierce bonds of love, loyalty, and humaness. 5 stars is not high enough!" Read more
"A fun Read. Another great book is Enchanted Characters and Imagination. Full of short stories, uplifting, easy read...." Read more
"...I love dogs and people who love dogs,and it was clear that Mikael loved Arthur deeply. Thank you for a wonderful tale of adventure." Read more
"Perseverance and goodness of heart are what SHINES from this heartwarming and descriptive account. I couldn't recommend more highly...." Read more
Customers enjoy the book. They find it an enjoyable and informative read with a touching story about a stray dog in Ecuador. The entire story makes them feel good and warm.
"A fun Read. Another great book is Enchanted Characters and Imagination. Full of short stories, uplifting, easy read...." Read more
"Loved this story about Arthur. It was a fun and easy read. Great for pet lovers." Read more
"...you are a dog lover or an extreme sports enthusiast, this book is fun to read." Read more
"Loved this book. Read it it one day A very well written heart warming true story. I recommend it to all." Read more
Customers enjoy the heartwarming story. They find it moving, sweet, and enjoyable. The ending is touching for many readers.
"This real life story brought tears to my eyes! I love Arthur so much! Such an exceptionally amazing fur baby!!!..." Read more
"Perseverance and goodness of heart are what SHINES from this heartwarming and descriptive account. I couldn't recommend more highly...." Read more
"...Love this dog and the ending had me crying again." Read more
"Well written. I got caught up in the story, laughed and shed tears many times. I agree that more should be done to protect stray animals from harm." Read more
Customers enjoy the book's pictures and the dog Arthur. They find him cute and devoted to saving nature.
"...adventure racing, the mindset of those who compete, and picturesque places around the world where competitions take place...." Read more
"...will be donating to Arthur's foundation to help save these beautiful creations of God." Read more
"Great book! The author is very charismatic and the illustrations are just beautiful. I recommend it the reading 🙌..." Read more
"...The book includes beautiful color photos. 🐶🐾❤️..." Read more
Customers find the book interesting. They mention it's about grueling athleticism and a dog that joins in. The book describes extreme racing that has limited exposure to people not involved. It also tells the story of loyalty and challenges.
"...The book also describes extreme racing that has limited exposure to people not involved in the sport. Who knew?..." Read more
"...Told by a very gentle heart. The treacherous grueling athleticism, then beauty of falling in love with this beautiful dog willing to do anything for..." Read more
"interesting book on endurance foot racing and a dog that joins in." Read more
"It's a beautiful story of loyalty and challenges...." Read more
Customers have different views on the pacing. Some find it engaging and praise the characters' resolve, determination, perseverance, and goodwill. Others feel the story starts slowly but picks up later on, with some repetitive details.
"Perseverance and goodness of heart are what SHINES from this heartwarming and descriptive account. I couldn't recommend more highly...." Read more
"...The story starts off slowly and some of the details are repetitive and of interest only to others in extreme sports...." Read more
"...I admire the author's stubborness with the numerous difficulties he had to overcome before the outcome and applaud his human kindness toward a..." Read more
"I was amazed and delighted by this book. Arthur is a wonderful animal, so stoic - from the moment he laid eyes on Mikael, that was it...." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2024Well written, compassionate, and humane. Almost anyone would benefit from this read.
Here we get a glimpse into the amazing sport of adventure racing, the mindset of those who compete, and picturesque places around the world where competitions take place. Yet the real gem here is not just Arthur, (one amazing dog!) but the fierce bonds of love, loyalty, and humaness. 5 stars is not high enough!
- Reviewed in the United States on November 10, 2024A fun Read. Another great book is Enchanted Characters and Imagination. Full of short stories, uplifting, easy read. My kids and grandkids all love this book
- Reviewed in the United States on August 12, 2024Easy read. Uplifting
- Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2024I loved the book. It's amazing a stray dog would choose a person who would make him part of their family. Easy reading
- Reviewed in the United States on October 31, 2024This real life story brought tears to my eyes! I love Arthur so much! Such an exceptionally amazing fur baby!!! Thank you, Mikael for rescuing Arthur. I now will be donating to Arthur's foundation to help save these beautiful creations of God.
- Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2024Arrived quickly in excellent condition.
- Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2024Great true story. Told in simple terms. Good read for adults and teens.
- Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2024It was exciting to read about adventure racing and then through in a dog story and you have a good book.
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- Luciana Torres FarahReviewed in Mexico on September 5, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Gran libro.
Still reading it, but, already loving it. The book arrived within 2 days in great conditions.
- ReaderReviewed in Canada on August 11, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Reciprocity as a theme!
I’ve recently gotten a dog myself and I wanted some insight from other folks who have experienced the inner qualities of a dog and how a canine might choose its associations. This book by its title and movie triggered my interest so I read it and also refer to it. There was a sense of an intuitive outcome that animals, dogs as one of the closest sentient beings to people can offer and express. How a dog offers gratitude from simply receiving a single meatball and the gratitude rendered was a permanent companionship. Dogs/ animals can make choices, and it all starts with feeling a sense of caring and then their reciprocity. This book offers insight for what that means as a theme.
- Het boek is wat ik er van verwachte, was veilig en goed geleverdReviewed in Belgium on December 26, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Everything was ok
All was good
- BookwormReviewed in the United Kingdom on December 2, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful ❤️
I've seen the film, I've read the book and I just love this man and his family for being such good people and of course Arthur who is an angel.
- MonicaReviewed in Italy on September 3, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars A great love story
I loved it, every page. I hope that the Arthur Foundation is still fighting for the rights of the animals