{"product_id":"9780007457281","title":"Kensuke’s Kingdom","description":"\u003cp\u003eA desert-island adventure, and a subtle observation of friendship, trust and humanity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWinner of The Children’s Book Award.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuperbly read by DEREK JACOBI.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen Michael is washed up on an island in the Pacific after falling from his parents’ yacht, he struggles to survive on his own. He can’t find food and he can’t find water, and as Michael and his dog curl up to sleep, he knows they cannot last long.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut he soon realises there is someone close by, someone who is watching over him and helping him to stay alive. Following a close-run battle between life and death, the mysterious stranger – Kensuke – allows Michael into his world and they become friends, teaching and learning from each other, until the day of separation becomes inevitable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this bestseller, Morpurgo masterfully explores the themes of survival and emotions, as the young protagonist finds himself in the heart of Oceania, battling the elements and his own fears. The Sunday Times bestselling author, delves deep into the psyche of a child stranded in an unfamiliar place, making Kensuke’s Kingdom a compelling read for both children and teens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor fans of S. E. Hinton (S.E. Hinton's The Puppy Sister #0), Madeleine L'Engle (A Wrinkle in Time), Katherine Rundell (The Explorer), Katherine A. Applegate (The Predator), and Elizabeth Laird (Song of the Dolphin Boy).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Michael Morpurgo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46889251438741,"sku":"9780007457281","price":19.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0484\/3175\/9509\/files\/9780007457281_b5bb7c46-4d9a-4085-82f5-f7d7540e5d08.jpg?v=1776888272","url":"https:\/\/harpercollins.com.au\/products\/9780007457281","provider":"HarperCollins AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}