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 combi…
This abridged retelling of Johann David Wyss’s classic novel follows the Robinson family after they are shipwrecked on a deserted island. Working together, they build shelter, tame animals, and explore their new environment, highlighting themes of adventure, survival, family, and ingenuity.