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A desert-island adventure, and a subtle observation of friendship, trust and humanity.
Winner of The Childrens Book Award.
Superbly read by DEREK JACOBI.
When Michael is washed up on an island in the Pacific after falling from his parents yacht, he struggles to survive on his own. He cant find food and he cant find water, and as Michael and his dog curl up to sleep, he knows they cannot last long.
But he soon realises there is someone close by, someone who is watching over him and helping him to stay alive. Following a close-run battle between life and death, the mysterious stranger Kensuke allows Michael into his world and they become friends, teaching and learning from each other, until the day of separation becomes inevitable.
In this bestseller, Morpurgo masterfully explores the themes of survival and emotions, as the young protagonist finds himself in the heart of Oceania, battling the elements and his own fears. The Sunday Times bestselling author, delves deep into the psyche of a child stranded in an unfamiliar place, making Kensukes Kingdom a compelling read for both children and teens.
For fans of Katherine A. Applegate (The One and Only Family), Madeleine L'Engle (A Wrinkle in Time), Louis Sachar (Wayside School Gets a Little Stranger), Dick King-Smith (The Sheep-pig), and Katherine Rundell (The Explorer).