All reviews for Kensuke's Kingdom
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This book improves with every page. An exciting adventure, readers will get hooked! Exploring the values of friendship and loyalty, it shows the true spirit of human nature and will surely bring a tear to its reader eyes!
7 March 2014
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The only thing that I could possibly think could be improved is the length of the book. I think that the story was very short, as I finished the book very quickly. I feel that he could have just extended the middle a little. But otherwise, I find this a flawless book. Anyone who likes books will love this one!
I would rate this book a 10 out of 10. This book is a great addition to any bookshelf. I recommend it for boys and girls 11 and up.
7 March 2014
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This is about a boy who gets washed up on a deserted island.
7 March 2014
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I read this in school for a project and immediately knew this was going to be a wonderful adventure. After reading this book i purchased my own copy. You have to read this it is amazing !
7 March 2014
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good book
6 March 2014
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its good
6 March 2014
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I love this book and micheal murpoga so good
5 March 2014
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Fab! An amazing adventure. Enemies become friends.And kindness returns life
4 March 2014
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I thought about what I would do if I am left alone on an island. This book is full of wisdom of an old man, Kensuke, who has been on the island alone for a long time.
4 March 2014
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Michael goes overboard, and he lands on an island with his dog, hungry, thirsty and tired. But, the next day, he finds a bowl of fruit next to him. Could it possibly be that he is not completely alone on this strange, mysterious island? Read the book to find out…..
I think that this is one of the best books I have read. The story goes slowly and steadily, but without dragging. The characters are all powerful and realistic, and they make the story interesting. I loved how the author made Michael a childish, but brave and honest character. The ending was strong and it almost made me cry (I won’t tell you what it was).
The only thing that I could possibly think could be improved is the length of the book. I think that the story was very short, as I finished the book very quickly. I feel that he could have just extended the middle a little. But otherwise, I find this a flawless book. Anyone who likes books will love this one!
I would rate this book a 10 out of 10. This book is a great addition to any bookshelf. I recommend it for boys and girls 11 and up.
Kensuke’s Kingdom is a thrilling adventure story from exceptional children’s writer Michael Morpurgo. Michael, his parents and their faithful dog Stella set sail around the world in their yacht the Peggy Sue. Michael has never been so happy and then disaster strikes when he and his dog are swept overboard and find themselves stranded on an island where he discovers Kensuke, a former Japanese soldier and obstinate old man. Seemingly determined to thwart any attempt Michael makes to be rescued yet, unswerving in his generosity, sharing precious food and water and watching over him. Michael soon looks on Kensuke as both saviour and captor. It is not until both boy and man begin to understand one another and a bond of trust builds. Having lost his own family in the war Kensuke realises he must do all he can to help Michael find his own family even though he desperately wants to keep his island secret from the outside world he has turned his back on. This poignant tale of trust and mutual respect is a thrilling and emotive story, written in the first person narrative giving the reader a sense of a true story being related to them. The final page of the book reinforcing this effect beautifully. The characters of Michael and Kensuke’s characters are as far removed from each other as is possible but it is this contrast that engages the reader and adds such interest to the story. Morpurgo’s style of writing is distinctive and his execution of a storyline masterful leaving you able to relax and simply enjoy a cracking good read.
16 February 2014
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