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Kensuke's Kingdom
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Washed up on a remote island in a Pacific storm, Michael curls up and waits to die. But when he wakes, there is fresh fruit beside him. He is not alone… Michael Morpurgo’s vivid story of a young castaway’s struggle for survival is an unmissable modern classic. Fusing adventure and mystery, it is a heartbreaking but uplifting tale of love, loss, hope and redemption.
Winner of the Red House Children’s Book Award.
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Ben05
6 Jun 2009
loved it
Michael’s life is ordinary until his parents become redundant and his family buy a boat. Michael and his family sail around the world, visiting far away places with his dog ‘Stella-Artois’. Michael Morpurgo uses his excellent skills to bring the characters and settings to life. The story is written as a diary as Michael is retracing his childhood memories. He makes friends with a man named Kensuke after falling into the water. I recommend this book to everyone who enjoys adventure, mystery and geographical stories.
Freetruck
2 Jun 2009
loved it
Incredably entertaining! A story of adrenture and discovery of what it’s like in the real world.
alberteinstein
17 Mar 2009
okay
The tragic bit was when the boy fell off the boat with the dog. I liked the part when his mum and dad came and rescued him. Kensuke was ok, but a bit strict. The chapter about the turtles was good. Overall, it was weird and strange. It wasn’t my favourite Michael Morpurgo book – I would recommend Toro Toro. That made my mum cry.
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Michael Morpurgo
Michael Morpurgo has written over 100 books for children, and has won a multitude of awards as well as serving as Children’s Laureate from 2003-2005.
Awards
Michael was the Children’s Laureate 2003-2005, and has won many awards including The Whitbread Prize For The Wreck of the Zanzibar, the Smarties prize for The Butterfly Lion and the Blue Peter Award for Private Peaceful.
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