Shadow

I am currently reading a book called Shadow written by the very talented author Michael Morpurgo. Shadow is a very emotional book that takes place in Afghanistan. When Aman and his mother are in danger due to the Taliban, they try to escape and go to England. During their journey, they go through many dangers and little hopes of surviving. At this point their only happiness is because of a Springer Spaniel who  follows Aman like a shadow and that is what they decide to call him. But then it turns out the spaniel is a sniffing dog belonging to the British army. When Aman and his mom have to say goodbye to shadow they find it very hard.

In the end they finally reach England.  Aman finally settles down in school however, because they don't have the right papers to let them live in England they are taken to a detention centre. One of Aman's friend from school, Matt's grandfather comes to visit Aman. When Aman tells him his story. Matt's grandfather is determind to try to help. At that point, Matt's grandfather is their only hope.

This book is a very sad story that made me cry many times. But I guess that the sign of a good writer. The way the author has written this book you feel like the author has been in the situation where Aman and his mother are. It is SUCH a beautiful book and I would recommend it to everyone. If you have not heard of Michael Morpurgo you might of heard of his best books: Alone on a Wide Wide Sea and Kensuke's Kingdom.