Kensuke's Kingdom
by Sir Michael Morpurgo, illustrated by Michael Foreman
Interest age: 10+
Reading age: 10+
Published by Farshore, 2010
About this book
Michael is hungry, lonely and scared when he is washed up on a seemingly deserted island. He soon discovers another inhabitant - Kensuke, a former Japanese soldier - who, although initially unfriendly, provides Michael with food and water.
Gradually, a strong bond develops between the two castaways. This is a beautifully written tale of an exceptional friendship which survives beyond the boundaries of culture and language.
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