{"product_id":"9780007377510","title":"Shadow: Set in the Afghanistan war, the heartwarming story of a boy and a dog, from the bestselling author of War Horse","description":"\u003cp\u003eA stunning and moving novel from Michael Morpurgo, the nation’s favourite storyteller – featuring the bravest dog in all the world…\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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…\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe bestseller Shadow by Michael Morpurgo, the Sunday Times bestselling author, is a historical fiction that explores themes of military wars, immigration, and family. It's a top pick among juvenile and children's books, with its social themes resonating with kids and parents alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor fans of S. E. Hinton (S.E. Hinton's The Puppy Sister #0), Madeleine L'Engle (A Wrinkle in Time), Katherine Rundell (The Explorer), Katherine A. Applegate (The Predator), and Elizabeth Laird (Song of the Dolphin Boy).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Michael Morpurgo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46889183346837,"sku":"9780007377510","price":19.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0484\/3175\/9509\/files\/9780007377510_3f6e4a04-f4e0-4c0b-bc56-bad7de1835b2.jpg?v=1776888218","url":"https:\/\/harpercollins.com.au\/products\/9780007377510","provider":"HarperCollins AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}