A stunning and moving novel from Michael Morpurgo, the nation’s favourite storyteller – featuring the bravest dog in all the world… 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… “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 Set in the Afghanistan war, the heartwarming story of a boy and a dog, from the bestselling author of War Horse 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. Set in the Afghanistan war, the heartwarming story of a boy and a dog, from the bestselling author of War Horse Requires internet connection for purchase, plus iPod or other Audible-compatible player or iTunes software on Mac OS X or Windows • A heart-warming adventure from previous Children’s Laureate and everyone’s favourite storyteller Michael Morpurgo • Also available: RUNNING WILD PB 978-0-00-726702-6, AN ELEPHANT IN THE GARDEN HB 978-0-00-733957-0, BORN TO RUN PB 978-0-00-723059-4, PRIVATE PEACEFUL PB 978-0-00-715007-6
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