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Kensuke's Kingdom by: Michael Morpurgo Vegetarian Books Price: £4.99 Prices subject to change. |
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Binding: Paperback EAN: 9781405221740 ISBN: 1405221747 Label: Egmont Books Ltd Manufacturer: Egmont Books Ltd Number Of Pages: 176 Publication Date: October 03, 2005 Publisher: Egmont Books Ltd Studio: Egmont Books Ltd Sales Rank: 2298 Related Items:
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Editorial Review: Amazon.co.uk Review: It would be foolish to think that Michael Morpurgo, author of the award-winning When the Whales Came, could create something that would prove to be anything less than stunning and here, in Kensuke's Kingdom, he certainly proves he has not lost his magic touch. When Michael is washed up on an island in the Pacific after falling from his parent's yacht, the Peggy Sue, he struggles to survive on his own. 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 after being stung by a poisonous jelly fish, the mysterious someone--Kensuke--allows Michael into his world and they become friends, teaching and learning from each other, until the day of separation becomes inevitable. Morpurgo here spins a yarn which gently captures the adventurous elements one would expect from a desert-island tale, but the real strength lies in the poignant and subtle observations of friendship, trust and, ultimately, humanity. Beautifully illustrated by Michael Foreman, Kensuke's Kingdom is a stylish, deceptively simple and magical book that will effortlessly capture the heart and imagination of anyone who reads it, ensuring that Morpurgo continues to stand tall amid the ranks of classic children's authors. (Ages 9 and over) --Susan Harrison Customer Reviews
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 Rating:  - Wow - what a read!Kensuke's Kingdom What a fantastic book! Having started to read this with my 8 year old son, I then "sneakily" finished reading it one night after he had gone to bed! A super story for children and adults alike! We both found this a really gripping read, well written, beautifully descriptive and some real cliffhangers! The book was hidden away after bedtime story each night to prevent sneaky "reading ahead" under the bedcovers, but I was too weak to resist! This was the first Michael Morpurgo we have read but certainly won't be the last! Rating: - A fantastic readI was persuaded to read this book by two of my daughters (aged 9 and 12). This is one of their favourite books. I read this whilst sunbathing on a beach in Spain in just over an hour - I couldn't put it down. It is beautifully written - as you'd expect from Michael Morpurgo. The book is written in the form of a personal diary, although it is written in a narrative form. It tells the story of a boy who is shipwrecked on an island with his pet dog. There they meet an old Japanese man called Kenzuke. It is an exremely moving story and I just about managed to avoid shedding the odd tear whilst reading it - which would have been highly emmbarrassing in view of where I was reading it! Rating: - FantasticI found this while I was rooting through my teenage brothers books. It didn't take long to read and I really enjoyed it. It is an original story that is well told. I often find myself thinking about the story and the character of Kensuke. Not bad for a childrens book!! I have since enjoyed other Michael Morpurgo books. I would recommend this for children and adults alike. Rating: - 'Kensuke's Kingdom'This is a superb novel to motivate reluctant (male) readers between the ages of 9 and 13. As usual, Morpurgo's story telling skills combine with excellent use of figurative language. Each chapter ends on a cliff-hanger and as the main character's name is Michael also, children wonder throughout whether or not it is autobiographical. The ending of the novel is bitter-sweet but apt and the classes that I have taught this to always enjoy it. From a teacher's point of view there are many resouces and activities- as is usual with Morpurgo's novels- that can be created and adapted from his text. The paper back edition has far more illustrations than the hard back and therefore, kids seem to prefer that copy. Rating:  - captains logMichael's parents are made redundant, so they buy a yacht and plan to go around the world. There is not much to do on a boat, and Michael gets very bored. They visit various places from around the world. Michael goes over board with his dog Stella and they end up stranded on an island. After this he meets a strange man called Kensuke who has been on the island for over 30 years! I like this story because of the way it builds up to an expected ending. It shocks you in the way it all fits together in the end. I would recommend the book to anyone over the age of 9 hopefully everyone will enjoy this book. louise, age 11 |
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