Kensuke's Kingdom (Ks3 Guided Reading Ser.)

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Synopsis
A young boy is stranded on a small island with a mysterious man who shows him how to survive in this adventure story by the acclaimed author of War Horse. When Michael&’s father loses his job, he buys a boat and convinces Michael and his mother to sail around the world. It&’s an ideal trip—even Michael&’s sheepdog can come along. It starts out as the perfect family adventure—until Michael is swept overboard. He&’s washed up on an island, where he struggles to survive. Then he discovers that he&’s not alone. His fellow-castaway, Kensuke, is wary of him. But when Michael&’s life is threatened, Kensuke slowly lets the boy into his world. The two develop a close understanding in this remote place, but the question of rescue continues to divide them. Praise for Kensuke&’s Kingdom&“[A] poignant adventure story . . . This well-crafted story has all the thrills and intrigues of Gary Paulsen&’s Hatchet . . . and Theodore Taylor&’s The Cay . . . and it will resonate with the same audience.&” —School Library Journal&“Highly readable.&” —Booklist
Copyright:
1999

Book Details

Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
Book Size:
186 Pages
ISBN-13:
9780545300131
Related ISBNs:
9780439591812
Publisher:
Scholastic Inc.
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
Michael Morpurgo
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
History, Children's Books, Military, Animals, Literature and Fiction, Parenting and Family
Grade Levels:
Fourth grade, Fifth grade, Sixth grade, Seventh grade
Reading Age:
9–12
Submitted By:
Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.

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