Kensuke's Kingdom by Michael Morpurgo

Kensuke's Kingdom

Michael Morpurgo

165 pages first pub 1999 (editions)

fiction middle grade adventurous fast-paced
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When Michael is washed up on an island in the Pacific after falling from his parent's yacht, the Peggy Sue, he struggles to survive on his own. But he soon realises there is someone close by, someone who is watching over him and helping him to sta...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,917 reviews

Moods

adventurous 92%
emotional 58%
hopeful 50%
inspiring 34%
lighthearted 30%
sad 30%
mysterious 20%
reflective 19%
tense 12%
challenging 11%
relaxing 11%
funny 9%
informative 7%
dark 3%

Pace

fast 50%
medium 44%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 46% | Character: 35% | Plot: 18% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 10% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 62% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 59% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.94

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