Arthur: The Dog Who Crossed the Jungle to Find a Home

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. Lindnord wasn’t a dog person when he decided to share his meatballs with an injured stray who approached his team in Ecuador. But he developed a strong bond with the dog, who determinedly followed the team on their arduous trek through jungles and mountains and was given the name Arthur. So great was Lindnord’s admiration for Arthur that he was willing to sacrifice the possibility of winning in order to help him. After the race, Lindnord battled bureaucracy and red tape in order to bring Arthur back to Sweden. Along the way, the dog became a media celebrity. Lindnord draws readers into his story, confiding the many ways that Arthur touched and enriched his 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. (Sept.)