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Friendship And Loyalty
Resilience In Adversity
Journey To Safety
Animal Companionship
Youth Adventure
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Binding
Paperback
Number of Pages
288
Age Group
All
Language
English
Piracy Free
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Book Summary
Shadow is a powerful, hopeful novel from Michael Morpurgo that follows Aman and his mother as they seek safety in a world torn by war. Set against the rugged terrain of Afghanistan, the story centers on a thin, war-worn Springer Spaniel they name Shadow—and the deepening bond that grows between child, mother, and dog. Written for curious readers and fans of humane adventure, Shadow is a moving, accessible tale of resilience and friendship that speaks to both younger readers and adults who treasure stories about courage in difficult times.
Michael Morpurgo crafts Shadow in a narrative that is warm, clear, and immersive. The book unfolds with alternating scenes of life in their cave and the perilous, hopeful voyage toward family in Manchester, England. The journey is portrayed with a steady cadence, balancing tension with tenderness, so the experience stays engaging without overwhelming young readers. Shadow is more than a canine companion; she is a beacon of courage who guides Aman and his mother through uncertainty, while the story gently introduces themes of migration, safety, and the power of steadfast friendship.
After finishing Shadow, readers will feel hopeful and inspired by the strength of the human–animal bond and the power of friendship to light the way through fear and uncertainty.
Product Details
Author
Michael Morpurgo
Publisher
Harper Collins Childrens
Number of Pages
288
Language
English
SKU
BK0467041
ISBN
9780007339617
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
12.9 x 2.2 x 19.8 cm
Binding
Paperback
MRP: ₹ 399
₹ 339
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Michael Morpurgo Is One Of Britain'S Best-Loved Children'S Book Writers. He Has Written More Than 100 Books And Has Won The Smarties Prize, The Whitbread Award, And Most Recently The Blue Peter Book Award For Private Peaceful. He Is Also The Author Of War Horse, Which Has Been Made Into A Tony Award-Winning Broadway Play And A Golden Globe-Nominated Film. Michael Was Writer In Residence At The Savoy Hotel From January To March 2007, And Previously He Was Children'S Laureate From 2003-2005, A Role That Took Him Across Britain To Inspire A Love Of Reading In Children. You Can Visit Him Online At Www.Michaelmorpurgo.Com. Photo By Georges Seguin (Okki) (English: Own Work Franais : Photo Personnelle) [Gfdl (Http://Www.Gnu.Org/Copyleft/Fdl.Html) Or Cc By-Sa 3.0 (Http://Creativecommons.Org/Licenses/By-Sa/3.0)], Via Wikimedia Commons. "Michael Morpurgo Obe Is One Of Britain'S Best Loved Writers For Children, With Sales Of Over 35 Million Copies. He Has Written Over 150 Books, Has Served As Children’S Laureate, And Has Won Many Prizes, Including The Smarties Prize, The Writers Guild Award, The Whitbread Award, The Blue Peter Book Award And The Eleanor Farjeon Lifetime Achievement Award. With His Wife, Clare, He Is The Co-Founder Of Farms For City Children. Michael Was Knighted In 2018 For Services To Literature And Charity. Michael Foreman Is One Of The World’S Best-Loved Children’S Book Illustrators. He Has Written And Illustrated A Vast Range Of Books And Has Collaborated With Many Leading Children’S Authors Including Michael Morpurgo And Terry Jones. His Own Books Include The Classics War Boy And War Game, Winners Of The Kate Greenaway Award And Smarties Book Prize Respectively."