A stunning and moving novel from a master storyteller – featuring the bravest dog in the world . . .
‘A superb animal tale, in the same vein as War Horse’ Guardian
Never has Aman needed a friend more than when a springer spaniel appears before him one day. The dog becomes a constant companion, a shadow, and that's what Aman decides to call her.
But life in Afghanistan is becoming more dangerous by the moment, and eventually Aman and Shadow must find the courage to leave. But how far can Shadow lead them? And in this terrifying new world, is anywhere really safe?
Michael Morpurgo's book 'There Once is a Queen' was a Sunday Times bestseller w/c 06-06-2022.
Review
‘Morpurgo's warmth and humanity suffuse a story of courage, love and hope’ The Times
‘A superb, topical animal tale in the same vein as War Horse’Guardian
‘Passionate and touching’ Julia Eccleshare
Book Description
Set in the Afghanistan war, the heartwarming story of a boy and a dog, from the bestselling author of War Horse
About the Author
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.
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