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 9–12
Why the Whales Came
Choose Why the Whales Came by Michael Morpurgo for children aged 9 to 12. This novel is shelved with books about friendship, nature, courage and heritage.
FormatNovel
First published1985
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Why the Whales Came 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 9 to 12; for families browsing by values, it connects especially well with friendship, nature, courage and heritage.
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