Kensuke's Kingdom by Michael Morpurgo Paperback Book

Description: Kensuke's Kingdom by Michael Morpurgo Michael Morpurgos childrens classic is now a major movie animation that The Sunday Times calls bold, charming and beautiful starring Cillian Murphy, Sally Hawkins and Ken Watanabe. With screen play by childrens laureate, Frank Cottrell-Boyce. From the award-winning author of War Horse. FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Michael Morpurgos childrens classic is now a major movie animation starring Cillian Murphy, Sally Hawkins and Ken Watanabe. With screen play by Frank Cottrell-Boyce. From the award-winning author of War Horse. A dazzling adventure – The TimesI heard the wind above me in the sails. I remember thinking, this is silly, you havent got your safety harness on, you havent got your lifejacket on. You shouldnt be doing this … I was in the cold of the sea before I could even open my mouth to scream.Washed up on an island in the Pacific, Michael struggles to survive on his own. With no food and no water, he curls up and closes his eyes ready for the end. When he wakes, there is a plate beside him of fish, of fruit, and a bowl of fresh water. He is not alone …Kensukes Kingdom is a gripping adventure of survival and true friendship from the author of War Horse.Michael Morpurgo has written more than one hundred books for children and won the Whitbread Award, the Smarties Award, the Circle of Gold Award, the Childrens Book Award and has been short-listed for the Carnegie Medal four times.Kensukes Kingdom was shortlisted for the Whitbread Prize and won the FCB Award. Author Biography Michael Morpurgo OBE is one of the UKs best-loved authors for children and young people. He was the third UK Childrens Laureate and he has won the Childrens Book Award, the Nestle Childrens Book Prize and the Blue Peter Book of the Year Award. There have been many stage and screen adaptations of his books, including a major film and award-winning stage play based on War Horse. Michael also set up the charity Farms for City Children with his wife Clare. Review A dazzling adventure – The TimesThis is a beautifully written tale of an exceptional friendship which survives beyond the boundaries of culture and language. – BooktrustI read Kensukes Kingdom to my boys when they were little and they were enthralled by it. Michael Morpurgo manages to connect so beautifully with a childs sense of wonder and adventure. Cillian MurphyReviews of the Kensukes Kingdom movieBeguiling………… The TimesKensukes Kingdom is your family film for the summer holidays…bold, charming and beautiful ………… The Sunday Times[A] magical British animation ………… The TelegraphWill be treasured for years by young and old alike …………… Irish IndependentSpielbergian The GuardianImpeccably elegant animation of [the] Michael Morpurgo adventureThe ObserverThis island adventure is one to treasure The Mail on SundayDelightful family entertainment ………… The Irish TimesInventive and absorbing…beautifully animated, full of emotion Scotland on SundayEpic… a true labour of love MetroGentle and gorgeous…its impossible not to be charmed… this film will resonate, whatever your age. The SunFull of lush colours and with a David Attenborough-ish eye for the wonder of nature, Kensukes Kingdom should widen the eyes of family members of all ages. Time OutA beautifully realised family film The Scotsman Promotional The classic childrens novel of adventure and survival, now a major movie animation. Details ISBN0755503074 Pages 176 ISBN-10 0755503074 ISBN-13 9780755503070 Audience Age 8 Format Paperback Imprint Farshore Country of Publication United Kingdom Author Michael Morpurgo Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Edition Description Film tie-in edition Alternative 9781780312903 DEWEY 823.914 Audience Children / Juvenile Year 2024 Publication Date 2024-08-01 UK Release Date 2024-08-01 NZ Release Date 2024-06-15 AU Release Date 2024-06-15 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:160737945;

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