In this book, follow Michael on a journey for survival. When an accident occurs, and Michael slipped of of his family's ship, he finds his way to a island, with his dog, who also fell off. But they soon find the island isn't as lonely as they thought... with Kensuke, a person who has survived the bombing of Nagasaki, and does not welcome him, but still, helps him. When one day Michael gets hurt, Kensuke saves him, and they become friends. The only thing they have to do is to keep hoping that he will be saved... but as days pass, his hope starts dissapearing... will he see him family ever again?
Kensuke's Kingdom
By MICHAEL MORPURGO
| Interest Level | Reading Level | Reading A-Z | ATOS | Word Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grades 3 - 7 | Grades 3 - 8 | V | 4.7 | 30736 |
I disappeared on the night before my twelfth birthday. Washed up on an island in the Pacific, Michael struggles to survive on his own. With no food and no water, he curls up to die. When he wakes, there is a plate beside him of fish, of fruit, and a bowl of fresh water. He is not alone...This is from the author of the internationally acclaimed War Horse, this is a spellbinding adventure story about friendship and survival. Kensuke's Kingdom was shortlisted for the Whitbread Prize and won the FCB Award. "A dazzling adventure." (The Times).
Publisher: Egmont Books Ltd
Published on 10/3/2011
Binding: Hardcover
Book Reviews (15)
This is a book about survival. Once Michael and his dog fell off their family ship, they find themselves stranded on an island, trying to survive the best they can. They soon meet Kensuke, who has been there since since the bombing of Nagasaki. READ THE BOOK!
awesome survival book that I'm reading for school! I didn't think I would like it, but I'm really enjoying it so far!
this book is so cool!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This book is extremely good and the author is very clever with his words.