Shadow the dog is a great leader, and brave I was always stuck into the book wondering what will happen next. Shadow Press Reviews. If you loved this, you might like these About Michael Morpurgo Michael Morpurgo, began writing stories in the early '70's, in response to the children in his class at the primary school where he taught in Kent. More About Michael Morpurgo.
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What Does Afghanistan Mean to You? Read More. Award-winning new book Shadow 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… Read More. Shadow is out now in paperback! 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… Read More.
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Shadow switches between three viewpoints as Matt and his Grandfather seek to help Matt's friend Aman. Aman and his mother escaped from Afganistan and have been living in England for six years.
However, they have been put in Yarl's Wood, a holding area while people wait to be shipped back to their countries. The main part of the story consists of Aman telling the story of their escape to Matt's grandfather when he visits Aman at Yarl's Wood.
A key part of the story is Shadow, a spaniel that Aman Shadow switches between three viewpoints as Matt and his Grandfather seek to help Matt's friend Aman. A key part of the story is Shadow, a spaniel that Aman nurses back to health, who accompanies Aman and his Mother on their journey. As the story progresses, Matt and his grandfather struggle to help Aman before Aman and his Mother are sent back to Afganistan. This was a quick and easy read, but as it is set during the most recent war in Afganistan, there are some violent scenes.
Jun 07, Abigail Mason rated it it was amazing Shelves: fiction. This is one of my favourite Michael Morpurgo books! It incorporates some lovely images making it visual. This book makes you feel a variety of emotions from happiness to sadness and is a touching story of a child and his mother who live in Afghanistan. A English springer spaniel becomes his friend and companion.
I think this book is suitable for year olds. Feb 20, Paula Hartharn-Evans rated it it was amazing. Another great Michael Morpurgo book. This is about a little boy and his mum who flee Afghanistan with a dog.
Quite an emotional read but with a great message. Jan 10, Connie rated it liked it Shelves: owned , read-in , childrens-books. I own this book. This book tells the story of an Afghanistani asylum seeker and his mother who have been placed back into the system to be deported back to Afghanistan from England and how his best friend from school misses him dearly. Matt, the friend, tells his former journalist grandfather who goes to visit Aman and his mother in a detention centre and becomes engaged in their story.
This is a good book, harrowing, sad and it doesn't soften the blow of experiences of asylum seekers coming f I own this book. This is a good book, harrowing, sad and it doesn't soften the blow of experiences of asylum seekers coming from war-torn countries even though this is even a kid's book. Which is also why it's getting three stars and not higher, I know kids must be introduced to tough topics, but as a year-old, even I found this book difficult to read at times and had to set it down a couple of times to regather my thoughts.
War, human beings, animals and the relationship remain central to the stories of Michael Morpurgo. Only difference this time modern time war struck Afghanistan. Captivating story with the narrative style made me stick to the book till the last page.
Jun 05, Seonaid rated it it was amazing Shelves: children , afghanistan , war , animals , england. Izzie and I were blown away by this book, another absolutely gripping story from Michael Morpurgo, this time set in Afghanistan and England.
Told by three different voices, Grandpa, Matt and Aman, 'Shadow' tells of how Aman and his mother, helped by the stray dog they call Shadow, escape from Afghanistan and the Taliban to move to England and a better, safer, life with Uncle Mir and Aunt Mina. Morpurgo yomps the reader across the terrors of Afghanistan under the Taliban, and introduces us to the Izzie and I were blown away by this book, another absolutely gripping story from Michael Morpurgo, this time set in Afghanistan and England.
Morpurgo yomps the reader across the terrors of Afghanistan under the Taliban, and introduces us to the people who turn to 'fixers' - themselves dangerous men - desperate to escape the dangers of life in the country.
This is a hard hitting book and tears were shed both in the back of the dark and claustrophobic truck and in Yarl's Wood Detention Centre, where Aman and his mother ultimately find themselves. Why can't grandpa bring in presents for Aman? Why do we send people back to dangerous countries? What are asylum seekers? Could we find ourselves suddenly deported to a strange and dangerous country? This is a great book to use when discussing the plight of refugees; Morpurgo takes the often faceless masses seen on the TV news and re-humanises them.
Totally recommended. Apr 30, Kirsti rated it it was amazing Shelves: owned. This book is by the same author who wrote War Horse, and while that might be a plus for some it was off putting for me. Although I haven't read War Horse, I was in the minority that didn't like the movie. I actually bought this book months ago, so I took my time to read it! Basically this is the story of Aman, a refugee from Afghanistan.
He has lived in England for almost six years since escaping his war torn country, but wakes up one day to find that his asylum has been denied and his mother wil This book is by the same author who wrote War Horse, and while that might be a plus for some it was off putting for me.
He has lived in England for almost six years since escaping his war torn country, but wakes up one day to find that his asylum has been denied and his mother will be flow back to Afghanistan in a few weeks. His best mate Matt tells the sad story to his Grandfather, a journalist, who visits Aman in the detention centre and gets his story to the world. I enjoyed the personal effect of the story being told to another, and the breakdown of chapters.
I liked the realism of the story, and the illustrations are gorgeous. This book probably suits preteens best, but there is some very serious themes here.
I liked the dog too, Shadow is a great little character. Definitely five stars, parents read along with your children so you can explain some of the darkness to them.
Oct 21, Mia rated it it was amazing. This book takes place in Afghanistan durning the war with the Taliban. The main character is a dog named Shadow. This dog is a very brave dog. She was an army dog and save the life of Aman ,a young boy that lived with is mother. Aman lost most of his family durning the war.
The goal was to get to England to live with is Uncle Mir. I loved this book because it was touching and i realized that many people don't have the life that I have. I especially if you like dogs. By:Mia Acuna 1st period class May 22, Kirsten Fleetwood rated it it was amazing. I read this to my 7yo and he loved it. So did I. Feb 05, Hayley Backpacking Bookworm rated it it was amazing.
I was recommended this book for my February reading challenge book set in Afghanistan and I'm so thankful to that person for bringing it to my attention. What a heartbreaking, yet touching story of one boy and his mother's treacherous journey from Afghanistan to England, seeking a safer life. Told from three different perspectives, we follow Aman's story about how a brave and loyal dog took refuge in Aman's cave his home in Afghanistan and formed an instant friendship with the boy.
When Afgh I was recommended this book for my February reading challenge book set in Afghanistan and I'm so thankful to that person for bringing it to my attention. When Afghanistan is no longer safe, the dog leads Aman and his mother to safety. After six years in England, they are suddenly ripped from their lives and taken to a jail-like detention centre where they will be deported to Afghanistan against their will.
Aman's best friend, Matt, and his grandpa hear Aman's story and fight to help him and his mother remain in their true home. This is a great book to start with for those who want an introduction to Afghanistan's history and war, and the distressing, often impossible journey that many refugees must make in order to seek asylum in a safe country. It is a simple read, easy to get through in a few hours, yet is by no means de-sensitised. Told from the eyes of a young boy, the story is perhaps even harder to digest, as you imagine him living this dangerous journey, terrified, distraught, hopeful.
It's not an easy read and it will make you think hard about those that do not have the comforts and safety often taken for granted in first-world countries. I would highly recommend for both adults and children, and believe this is one of those books that everyone should read, to gain insight into a world we could never even imagine.
Mar 12, Francesca Lee rated it really liked it Shelves: novels. A real eye-opening story! This story really teaches children about events that happen in the world every day. Some of the story was based on true events. This is about a boy who is an asylum seeker who is is at an asylum centre waiting to be deported back to his home country.
He really doesn't want to go after settling into England - he has lived there for six years now with his mother. His friend is desperate to stop him being deported with the help of A real eye-opening story!
His friend is desperate to stop him being deported with the help of his grandfather. They visit him in the asylum centre and listen to his story of why and how he got to come and live in England. Eventually, the boy and his Grandad win! Jun 26, Lexie rated it it was amazing Shelves: books-i-own , my-favourites , 5-stars. Beautiful story. Read it like 4 times, it's just so emotional and touching and so very realistic. Definitely recommend this book for people who love a good emotional story, and especially if you like dogs.
As I just said it's such a beautiful story. The only flaw is the writing style is a little simple and I'm kind of only interested in the past not the present aspect, but luckily it is mostly the back story of Aman so this was a beautiful book. I cried the firs Beautiful story. I cried the first time I read it when I was much younger, it is a great book. Mar 17, Tarquilla rated it really liked it Shelves: childrens-books. He tackles very deep subjects with enormous tact and care giving children — and adults - the chance to explore serious issues.
As always this book is beautifully written with warm characters and a hefty dollop of reality. Great story, written for children. Author of "War Horse. Feb 17, Charlotterichy rated it it was amazing. This is an amazing amazing book!!!!!!! Nov 18, Alex added it. View 1 comment. Really easy and fast to read. A nice story that reminds you why you love books and dogs :.
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