Shadow

by Michael Morpurgo

Other authors: Christian Birmingham (Illustrator)

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Teenager Aman and his mother lose their loyal spaniel Shadow while escaping Afghanistan to flee to England. Now they must depend on a friend and his grandfather to enable Shadow's return.

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BooksInMirror | Feb 19, 2024 |

Another excellent novel from Morpurgo that explores a difficult issue in a suitable manner for children. Although written for children this is an excellent quick read for adults. (

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Susan-Pearson | Feb 23, 2023 |

Short book that packs a significant emotional punch. Does a great job talking about the situation in Afghanistan and the horrific conditions many immigrants face. I also really loved the power of civic action and protest. That said, at the end of the book the majority of the detainees are still detained. The magic only worked for this one family. I can't decide if that's deeply unsatisfying or genius. (

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Author name	Role	Type of author	Work?	Status
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Birmingham, Christian	Illustrator	secondary author	all editions	confirmed

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Awards

The Children's Book Award (Winner – Overall – 2011)

The Children's Book Award (Winner – Younger Readers – 2011)

Nutmeg Book Award (Nominee – Intermediate – 2015)

South Asia Book Award (Highly Commended – 2013)

USBBY Outstanding International Book (Grades 3-5 – 2013)

Virginia Readers' Choice (Nominee – Middle School – 2016)

Yoto Carnegie Medal for Writing (Nominee – 2012)

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The Best Children's Books of the Year (Twelve to Fourteen – 2013)

CCBC Choices (2013)

Children's Favorites Awards (Selection – Advanced Readers (Grades 5–6, Ages 10–12) – 2013)

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Teenager Aman and his mother lose their loyal spaniel Shadow while escaping Afghanistan to flee to England. Now they must depend on a friend and his grandfather to enable Shadow's return.

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