Kensuke's kingdom - michael morpurgo

A spellbinding tale of survival and self-discovery from award-winning author Michael Morpurgo, who is poised for breakthrough U.

success.

When Michaels father loses his job, he buys a boat and convinces Michael and his mother to sail around the world.

Its an ideal trip - even Michaels sheepdog can come along.

It starts out as the perfect family adventure - until Michael is swept overboard.

Hes washed up on an island, where he struggles to survive.

Then he discovers that hes not alone.

His fellow-castaway, Kensuke, is wary of him.

But when Michaels life is threatened, Kensuke slowly lets the boy into his world.

The two develop a close understanding in this remote place, but the question of rescue continues to divide them.