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Kensuke's Kingdom [ kelas 7-8-9 ]

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Kensuke’s Kingdom is a treat for lovers of drama-filled stories.

It tells of how a young boy named Michael mysteriously disappears the night before his twelfth birthday. The next morning, Michael finds himself washed up on a beach on a remote island with a bowl of water and some grilled fish next to him. He suddenly remembers the night before and memories flash past him as his faithful dog, Stella Artois greets him with a big, slobbery lick!

Michael soon realises that he is not alone...

An old man named Kensuke who lives on the island looks after him, but is a bit weary of Michael’s sudden appearance. He keeps a good distance from Michael, but soon comes to know that Michael is no harm at all.

So, Kensuke unexpectedly starts sharing all he has and knows with Michael is no harm at all.
They do everything together! Until...

One night, an eerie light comes gliding swiftly towards the island…

They soon find out it is a boat. But who is it carrying?

They realise it’s...

Michael’s parents!

Michael knows that the right choice is to join his family, so after a tearful parting, Michael sets off with his parents on course.... back home!

Join Michael on his amazing adventure through emotions, pain, determination and extraordinary friendships!
My favourite character is Michael because he never gives up! In this story, he battles through hardship and life in the wild, and still manages to find his true self again! I like the way that the author makes Michael disappear on the night before his twelfth birthday, and makes him wake up somewhere unknown on his twelfth birthday.

I also think that the writing style fitted the story quite well, but that the cover could use a few more contrasting colours and a more informative picture.

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I recommend this book to children from 7-12. This really is a heart-warming story and if you get the chance, read it!

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Availability

TS01067

Currently On Loan (Due on2026-09-17)

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Publisher

London : Egmont UK Limited., 2015

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iv, 161 k.; 19,7 cm

Language

English

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9.7806E+12

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