Shadow

By: Michael Morpurgo

Narrated by: Abdullah Afzal, Mike Rogers

A stunning and moving novel from Michael Morpurgo, the nation’s favourite storyteller – featuring the bravest dog in all the world…

This is the story of Aman, as told in his own words – a boy from Afghanistan fleeing the horror of the Afghan war. When a western dog shows up outside the caves where Aman lives with his mother, Aman is initially repulsed – it is not customary for people to keep dogs as pets in his part of the world. But when Aman and his mother finally decide to make a bid for freedom, the dog Aman has called Shadow will not leave their side. Soon it becomes clear: the destinies of boy and dog are linked, and always will be…

Critic reviews

“As ever, Morpurgo's warmth and humanity suffuse a story of courage, love and hope.” – Amanda Craig in the Times

“passionate and touching” – Julia Eccleshare

Cannot understand boy narrator’s strong Manchester accent

Heavily political story but worst part is that we couldn’t understand the boy’s Manchester accent and we’re English! Foreigners have no chance.

goes to Abdullah Afzal andMike Rogers and Michael Morpurgo

5 star.it was awesome amazing .i love how you read it clearly you guy did awesome.thank the athor

Afghanistan war in a children's perspective

Wonderful narration by several different actor's helps this book come alive. I loved the story of the dog and his loyalty to ahmal and the solder.

loved it

loved it. the story as kind of sad, but it was an amazing book to read

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