Kensuke's Kingdom by Michael Morpurgo

Kensuke's Kingdom

Michael Morpurgo

3 hours first pub 1999 (editions) user-added

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 1,388 reviews

Moods

adventurous 90%
emotional 62%
hopeful 46%
inspiring 33%
sad 28%
lighthearted 24%
reflective 22%
mysterious 18%
tense 10%
informative 7%
challenging 6%
funny 6%
relaxing 6%
dark 3%

Pace

fast 56%
medium 39%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 42% | Character: 42% | Plot: 13% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 9%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 13% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 61% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.92

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