A tale of kindness triumphing over cruelty, of resilience, friendship and the value of looking forward rather than behind you - from a master storyteller 'Pitch perfect' Daily Mail When Patrick saves a greyhound puppy from drowning in the canal, he gives his beloved new pet the only name that feels right: Best Mate. But despite Patrick's promise to look after Best Mate forever, it isn't long before the greyhound is thrust into a new life and threatened with a fate he will have to fight to escape. In the face of constant danger, Best Mate finds a way to survive. The real challenge will be finding a home . Gold title * A wonderful new edition of a classic Morpurgo animal tale * Joy and heartbreak combine in this bittersweet story of a champion greyhound's journey through life Competition: Barney the Horse and Other Tales From the Farm;The Last Bear;Letters From the Lighthouse;Northern Lights;Goodnight Mister Tom;The Explorer;Noughts & Crosses;The Hodgeheg. Hannah Gold;Emma Carroll;Philip Pullman;Michelle Magorian;Katherine Rundell.