#97 in Children’s books
Kensuke's Kingdom
- 164
- Pages
- about 3 h
- Reading time
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About the book
Kensuke's Kingdom is a children's novel by Michael Morpurgo, illustrated by Michael Foreman. Following a fictionalised version of Morpurgo as he is stranded on a desert island as a child, it was first published in 1999 by Egmont UK. It was subsequently released by various other publishers, such as Scholastic.
Where the score comes from
The sources average 7.9 across 55 ratings — not yet many, so the reader vote carries 27% of the weight and the rest pulls toward the Children’s books average of 7.9. That is how 7.9 comes out.
| Source | Average | Ratings | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Library | 7.9 | 17 | 31% |
| Hardcover | 7.9 | 38 | 69% |
Reader voices
The most-liked reviews on Hardcover (credited to their authors).
“When Michael's dad loses his job, Michael and his parents decide to travel around the world by boat. Michael and his dog accidentally wash overboard and the two make their way to a deserted island. Or is it? No, Michael soon discovers the island has…”
Frequently asked
What age is Kensuke's Kingdom for?
Kensuke's Kingdom sits on the Children shelf in the sources we use, which by convention means roughly ages 5–10. This is a guide from the book’s category, not a publisher’s age rating. It has 164 pages — shorter than 64% of the ranked books in Children’s books.
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