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By: Michael Morpurgo
Narrated by: Abdullah Afzal, Mike Rogers
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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…

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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

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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.

Cannot understand boy narrator’s strong Manchester accent

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

goes to Abdullah Afzal andMike Rogers and Michael Morpurgo

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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.

Afghanistan war in a children's perspective

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

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