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Kensuke's Kingdom by Michael Morpurgo

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gabrielrobartes's review against another edition

5.0

My eight year was very impressed with Kensuke's Kingdom and asked me to read it too. She was right - it's a short book but a big, generous story.

bookobsessed_kb's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional reflective fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

siren224's review against another edition

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4.0

المفروض انها رواية كُتبت للأطفال
مش عارفة المشكلة اني ك حد كبير كدة استمتعت بيها جدا ولا هي للكبار وبيضحك علينا
مملكة كنسوكي
ليه الواحد ميعملش زي كنسوكي ويروح يقعد في جزيرة لوحده

megannaise's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional sad fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

booksncrannies_official's review against another edition

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4.0

'Kensuke’s Kingdom' is a magnificent contemporary odyssey full of discovery, and adventure. The story's realistic situation and powerful plot drew me right into the book. As the plot thickens, the story becomes very thought-provoking both to main character and reader. A dazzling adventure of a boy's voyage of discovery, 'Kensuke’s Kingdom' makes for a very enjoyable read.

iza_23's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective relaxing sad fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I reread this book because it was my favourite in secondary school. I read it two or three times then. How glad I am to have decided to read it again with an older more mature mind. God this is such a beautiful story. Of kinship, humanity, war, literally everything. There are so many layers and I truly think it’s enjoyable for any one of any age. You fall in love with Kensuke and feel for him deeply. The paradise of Kensukes kingdom sounds like a wonder.

I love this book and will always hold it dear.