Kensuke's Kingdom
Michael Morpurgo
Ages 9–12
Kensuke's Kingdom
Michael Morpurgo
Kensuke's Kingdom by Michael Morpurgo is a novel for children aged 9 to 12. A useful choice for reading about friendship, courage, nature and loyalty.
Novel1999
Novel · ages 8–12
The Wreck of the Zanzibar
The Wreck of the Zanzibar, a novel by Michael Morpurgo, is selected for children aged 8 to 12. Compare it with other books exploring courage, family and nature.
FormatNovel
First published1995
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The Wreck of the Zanzibar sits in this library as a novel with a clear age fit and memorable themes. For families browsing by age, it belongs with books for children aged 8 to 12; for families browsing by values, it connects especially well with courage, family and nature.
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