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Kensuke's Kingdom

Name: Kensuke's Kingdom
ISBN: 9780755503070

By Michael Morpurgo

captivating · heartfelt · adventurous

Genres

Adventure Friendship and Family

What is Kensuke's Kingdom about?

Eleven-year-old Michael embarks on a global sailing adventure with his family, only to be swept overboard during a storm. He washes up on a remote island, where he meets Kensuke, a reclusive Japanese man. Initially wary of each other, they gradually form a deep friendship, learning to survive together. As Michael dreams of returning home, Kensuke faces his own past, leading to a poignant tale of survival, friendship, and self-discovery.

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

This edition

2024

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