Kensuke's Kingdom by Michael Foreman, Michael Morpurgo

Kensuke's Kingdom

Michael Foreman, Michael Morpurgo

176 pages • first pub 1999 (editions)

fiction childrens adventurous fast-paced

Description

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 1,350 reviews

Moods

adventurous 90%
emotional 60%
hopeful 50%
inspiring 31%
sad 26%
lighthearted 25%
reflective 21%
mysterious 15%
informative 8%
tense 8%
funny 6%
relaxing 6%
challenging 5%
dark 3%

Pace

fast 57%
medium 37%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 44% | Character: 40% | Plot: 12% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 12% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.92

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