Name: Kensuke's Kingdom
Brand: HarperCollins Publishers
SKU: 9780008640729
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Author: Michael Morpurgo
ISBN: 9780008640729

Ages 9–12

Author: Michael Morpurgo

Paperback·Ages 9-12·Children's Fiction

Kensuke’s Kingdom was shortlisted for the Whitbread Prize and won the FCB Award.

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Washed up on an island in the Pacific, Michael struggles to survive on his own. With no food and no water, he curls up and closes his eyes ready for the end. When he wakes, there is a plate beside him of fish, of fruit, and a bowl of fresh water. He is not alone …

Kensuke's Kingdom is a gripping adventure of survival and true friendship from the author of War Horse.

Michael Morpurgo has written more than one hundred books for children and won the Whitbread Award, the Smarties Award, the Circle of Gold Award, the Children’s Book Award and has been short-listed for the Carnegie Medal four times.

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Format: Paperback
Reading age: 9-12
Pages: 176
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Published: 1 January 1999
Language: English
ISBN: 9780008640729

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About the Author:

Morpurgo has written over 130 novels, including the beloved War Horse, which inspired both a critically acclaimed stage play and a feature film by Steven Spielberg. His writing often draws from historical events, weaving tales of courage, friendship, and resilience that resonate with readers of all ages. A former teacher, Morpurgo's passion for storytelling shines through in his ability to craft narratives that both educate and captivate. He is also the co-founder of Farms for City Children, a charity that offers children from urban areas the chance to experience rural life. Morpurgo's work has earned him numerous accolades, including the title of UK Children's Laureate, cementing his legacy as one of the most cherished voices in contemporary children's literature.