When war destroyed their home, Amaan and his mother fled to the mountains. There they were joined by an injured dog, whom Amaan named Shadow. She became their friend and protector. During their escape to England, they faced cruelty and deception, but Shadow saved them by leading them through the mountains and deserts. After that, she disappeared as suddenly as she had appeared. Years later, danger once again loomed over Amaan and his mother: deportation threatens to take away their new home. The only hope is help from Matt, Amaan’s classmate, and his grandfather. And the dream of finding the missing Shadow.