Scholastic Paperbacks, 2004-01-06
Kensuke's Kingdom
Kensuke's Kingdom
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When Michael's father loses his job, he buys a boat and convinces Michael and his mother to sail around the world. It's an ideal trip - even Michael's sheepdog can come along. It starts out as the perfect family adventure - until Michael is swept overboard. He's washed up on an island, where he struggles to survive. Then he discovers that he's not alone. His fellow-castaway, Kensuke, is wary of him. But when Michael's life is threatened, Kensuke slowly lets the boy into his world. The two develop a close understanding in this remote place, but the question of rescue continues to divide them.
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Alone, but not lost. This novel holds readers in an emotional tide, exploring survival, friendship, and forgiveness with lyrical depth.
Book Details
Book Details
Readability • 4.7
Age Range • 9-12
Pages • 164
Subjects • Castaways • Islands • Japanese • Survival
Categories • Juvenile Fiction | Action & Adventure | Survival Stories • Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Values & Virtues
Publisher Summary
Publisher Summary
A spellbinding tale of survival and self-discovery from award-winning author Michael Morpurgo, who is poised for breakthrough U.S. success.When Michael's father loses his job, he buys a boat and convinces Michael and his mother to sail around the world. It's an ideal trip - even Michael's sheepdog can come along. It starts out as the perfect family adventure - until Michael is swept overboard. He's washed up on an island, where he struggles to survive. Then he discovers that he's not alone. His fellow-castaway, Kensuke, is wary of him. But when Michael's life is threatened, Kensuke slowly lets the boy into his world. The two develop a close understanding in this remote place, but the question of rescue continues to divide them.
