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Literary awards - Red House Children's Book Award (2011), Carnegie Medal Nominee (2012).

Shadow by Michael Morpurgo
A Heartfelt Tale of Friendship, War, and Hope

Aman, a young boy from war-torn Afghanistan, is on the run with his mother, seeking freedom and safety. When a foreign dog appears at their cave hideout, Aman wants nothing to do with it. But the dog—whom he names Shadow—proves fiercely loyal, refusing to leave their side.

As the family makes a dangerous journey toward asylum, Shadow becomes their silent guardian, their only constant through fear and flight. A moving story of courage, love, and the powerful bond between a boy and a dog.

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