Shadow
Paperback
A stunning and moving novel from a master storyteller – featuring the bravest dog in the world . . .
‘A superb animal tale, in the same vein as War Horse’ Guardian
Never has Aman needed a friend more than when a springer spaniel appears before him one day. The dog becomes a constant companion, a shadow, and that's what Aman decides to call her.
But life in Afghanistan is becoming more dangerous by the moment, and eventually Aman and Shadow must find the courage to leave. But how far can Shadow lead them? And in this terrifying new world, is anywhere really safe?
RRP: £7.99
ISBN
978-0-00-863856-6
Publication Date
03-08-2023
Format
Paperback
Pages
288 pages
Dimensions
129x198mm
Author
Michael Morpurgo
Michael Morpurgo OBE is one of Britain's best-loved writers for children, and has sold more than 35 million books around the world. He has written more than 150 novels and won many prizes, including the Smarties Prize, the Whitbread Award and the Blue Peter Book Award, while several of his books have been adapted for stage and screen, including the global theatrical phenomenon War Horse. Michael was Children’s Laureate from 2003 to 2005, and founded the charity Farms for City Children with his wife, Clare. He was knighted in 2018 for services to literature and charity.
Product Description
A stunning and moving novel from a master storyteller – featuring the bravest dog in the world . . .
‘A superb animal tale, in the same vein as War Horse’ Guardian
Never has Aman needed a friend more than when a springer spaniel appears before him one day. The dog becomes a constant companion, a shadow, and that's what Aman decides to call her.
But life in Afghanistan is becoming more dangerous by the moment, and eventually Aman and Shadow must find the courage to leave. But how far can Shadow lead them? And in this terrifying new world, is anywhere really safe?
ISBN
978-0-00-863856-6
Publication Date
03-08-2023
Format
Paperback
Pages
288 pages
Dimensions
129x198mm
Product Description
A stunning and moving novel from a master storyteller – featuring the bravest dog in the world . . .
‘A superb animal tale, in the same vein as War Horse’ Guardian
Never has Aman needed a friend more than when a springer spaniel appears before him one day. The dog becomes a constant companion, a shadow, and that's what Aman decides to call her.
But life in Afghanistan is becoming more dangerous by the moment, and eventually Aman and Shadow must find the courage to leave. But how far can Shadow lead them? And in this terrifying new world, is anywhere really safe?
Author
Michael Morpurgo
Michael Morpurgo OBE is one of Britain's best-loved writers for children, and has sold more than 35 million books around the world. He has written more than 150 novels and won many prizes, including the Smarties Prize, the Whitbread Award and the Blue Peter Book Award, while several of his books have been adapted for stage and screen, including the global theatrical phenomenon War Horse. Michael was Children’s Laureate from 2003 to 2005, and founded the charity Farms for City Children with his wife, Clare. He was knighted in 2018 for services to literature and charity.