Kensuke's Kingdom - by Michael Morpurgo (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>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.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>A spellbinding tale of survival and self-discovery from award-winning author Michael Morpurgo, who is poised for breakthrough U.S. success.<p></p>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.<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Michael Morpurgo, former Children's Laureate of Britain, is the author of <i>War Horse</i>, called Superb by the <i>New York Times</i> Book Review, and now a major motion picture. His other prize-winning books include <i>Kensuke's Kingdom</i>, <i>Private Peaceful</i>, and <i>The Amazing Story of Adolphus Tips</i>. Michael lives in England, with his wife, Clare. Together, they founded the charity Farms for City Children, which gives children from urban areas an opportunity to spend a week working on a farm. Learn more at michaelmorpurgo.org.
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