Born to Run

Born to Run by Michael Morpurgo is a moving and heartwarming story about a greyhound’s journey through life. Told through the eyes of different people who care for him, the book highlights themes of kindness, loyalty, and hope. It shows how love and compassion can change lives, both human and animal, and reminds us of the importance of second chances.

Chief Pluto Archer 06.09.2025

Star Reviewer

Amazing,I loved it! All the lives of one dog was incredible and I loved all the styles of writing .

Professor Flossy Jellybaby 29.08.2025

It was my favourite book of them all because it was about wild animals and it was a great story structure.

Lieutenant Mandrake Mittens 06.09.2024

I loved this book. Michael Morpurgo’s books are often sad in the middle but have a lovely ending. If you like dogs, I think you will enjoy this.

Queen Sapphire Piccalilli 01.08.2024

Star Reviewer

I love this book. I like this book because it’s the story of a dog that gets passed to different families, they all give him a different name and he has different adventures with each family. It was sad at the end. I would recommend this book to everybody.

Senorita Sapphire Archer 04.01.2024

Star Reviewer

I would recommend this because I thought it was good.

Commander Dragon Sherbet 28.12.2023

The book is not good at all at the start but after a while it gets better and better but I am not really sure all of you would really like the book.

Sergeant Crocodile Foxtail 27.12.2023

Star Reviewer

It was a good book

Duchess Angora Stegosaurus 05.09.2023

Lovely descriptions and easy to read

Principal Panther Sherbet 25.08.2023

Good. I love lots of his books

Lieutenant Mandrake Bluebird 05.08.2023

I thought it was pretty good

Captain Switch Sudoku 02.08.2023

I thought this book was good because it tells us about the friendship of animals and humans and it tells us about the dogs feelings and the humans feelings

Countess July Toothpaste 27.07.2023

I loved this book because of the greyhound Best Mate/Brighteyes/Scallywags

Anonymous 22.07.2023

It was quite gripping with lots of twists and turns. The ending was a bit sad when his old owner didn't recognise him.

Judge Kangaroo Armadillo 04.01.2023

This book is amazing I recommend this to dog lovers

Captain Blueberry Bungalow 05.09.2022

I loved the book because it taught me so much about greyhounds and that each and every animal has a back story

Doctor Bunny Postage-Stamp 04.09.2022

I liked the book because it had a greyhound which had had three different owners

Dona Iguana Flattery 29.08.2022

A boy is walking to school next to the canal and then he sees a plastic bag hovering. The bag is squealing and sniffling. The boy jumps in and grabs the bag and then he pulls the bag of. There is five really cute puppies.

Sergeant Zizou Starlight 27.08.2022

I love born to run because it shows that life always has bright sides even in the darkest of times. It is a very enjoyable but sad book so I would say that this book is suitable for 8+. I would recommend it to dog and adventure fans.

Anonymous 26.08.2022

When Best Mate was reunited

Mademoiselle Cupcake Heronimus 25.08.2022