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Kensuke’s Kingdom
- Narrated by: Derek Jacobi
- Length: 3 hrs and 20 mins
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Summary
A desert-island adventure, and a subtle observation of friendship, trust and humanity.
Winner of The Children’s Book Award.
Superbly read by DEREK JACOBI.
When 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.
But 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.
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- Aline Wharton-Crook
- 20-02-20
Like a bresth of fresh air!!
Just loved it. Brilliant story, superbly narrated. just could not put it down, totally believable.
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- ebd35
- 21-03-21
Definite read/listen!
Had heard this book mentioned many times as a great book to read and I must say I was not disappointed!
Possibly my favourite Michael Morpurgo book so far!
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- David
- 16-09-20
Wonderful spell binding
A beautifully simple short story. Beautifully narrated. The music unusually added to the experience. Nothing more to be said!
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- Derek
- 22-04-20
Excellent book
This book is excellent, one of the best I’ve listened to in a long time.
It’s one that you can’t put down or switch off.
Just a bit on the short side.
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- Joanne
- 24-01-14
Breathtaking.
Where does Kensuke's Kingdom rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
Near the top,
What did you like best about this story?
An amazing story of loss, courage and friendship, beautifully read by Derek Jacobi. The whole family listened and we were glued to the spot listening as the story unfolded.
Which character – as performed by Derek Jacobi – was your favourite?
Kensuke was portrayed so well - sensitive, kind and with such depth of understanding
Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
Yes! Very much so, I was close to tears at the end.
Any additional comments?
An absolute must. Morpurgo at his best and this reading is simply sensational. Did someone really give this only one star out of five? I am staggered, it must have been an error.
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- David Samuels
- 29-03-24
great book and very intense and with a heart
this was a great book the narrator was great and it had a heart of gold
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- Amazon Customer
- 11-07-24
Beautiful
Outstanding! Written beautifully, told beautifully. Didn't know it really was true to Michael Morpurgo's life. So brilliant. Loved all!
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- Mme Campervan
- 10-10-24
Wonderful & heartwarming
A beautiful adventure & story of love & friendship, of being lost & found. Great narration by Sir Derek Jacobi. We really enjoyed it.
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- Mrs
- 21-02-12
A touching story, read very well indeed.
This story come's alive in one's mind, the voice over is done so well, I love his English in 'Japanese accent'.
The music added a bit of flavor to it and all in all a really touching story, read very well indeed.
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- Amazon Customer
- 20-02-20
wonderful
absolutely beautiful story. kids will love. I certainly did. I'd give it a thumbs up.
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