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This engaging summary presents an analysis of Kensuke’s Kingdom by Michael Morpurgo, an exciting adventure novel in which a young boy named Michael is swept overboard during a storm while sailing around the world with his family, and left stranded on a desert island with his pet dog. However, he soon crosses paths with the island’s only other inhabitant: an irascible Japanese man named Kensuke. Despite the many differences between them, Michael and Kensuke soon become fast friends, but both of them will have to choose between their peaceful life on the island and the uncertainty of returning to civilisation… Michael Morpurgo is one of Britain’s most popular and prolific writers of children’s fiction, and served as the Children’s Laureate between 2003 and 2005.
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This engaging summary presents an analysis of Kensuke’s Kingdom by Michael Morpurgo, an exciting adventure novel in which a young boy named Michael is swept overboard during a storm while sailing around the world with his family, and left stranded on a desert island with his pet dog. However, he soon crosses paths with the island’s only other inhabitant: an irascible Japanese man named Kensuke. Despite the many differences between them, Michael and Kensuke soon become fast friends, but both of them will have to choose between their peaceful life on the island and the uncertainty of returning to civilisation… Michael Morpurgo is one of Britain’s most popular and prolific writers of children’s fiction, and served as the Children’s Laureate between 2003 and 2005.
Find out everything you need to know about Kensuke’s Kingdom in a fraction of the time!
This in-depth and informative reading guide brings you:
• A complete plot summary
• Character studies
• Key themes and symbols
• Questions for further reflection
Why choose BrightSummaries.com?
Available in print and digital format, our publications are designed to accompany you in your reading journey. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time.
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