Kensuke's Kingdom by Michael Morpurgo

Kensuke's Kingdom

Michael Morpurgo

161 pages • 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 1,557 reviews

Moods

adventurous 93%
emotional 57%
hopeful 44%
inspiring 36%
sad 29%
lighthearted 25%
reflective 20%
mysterious 17%
tense 12%
challenging 9%
relaxing 7%
funny 6%
informative 5%
dark 2%

Pace

fast 55%
medium 40%
slow 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 43% | Character: 42% | Plot: 13% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 64% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.93

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