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Kensukes Kingdom

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Kensuke’s Kingdom tells the story of Michael, a young boy who falls overboard while sailing around the world with his parents and washes up on a remote island. There he meets Kensuke, a reclusive Japanese man who has been stranded since World War II. At first wary of each other, Michael and Kensuke develop a deep bond based on trust, survival, and mutual respect.

Morpurgo masterfully combines survival adventure with moving themes of friendship, cultural understanding, and letting go. The novel raises questions about war, isolation, and humanity’s relationship with nature. Its emotional depth and accessible narrative make it a staple of school reading lists around the world.

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Series Title

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Call Number

823.914 MOR k

Publisher

: Egmont., 2015

Collation

161 p. : ill. ; 20 cm.

Language

English

ISBN/ISSN

9780004000002

Classification

823.914

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Edition

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Subject(s)

Survival fiction
Adventure stories
Children’s fiction

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Statement of Responsibility

Morpurgo,Michael

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