{"product_id":"kensukes-kingdom-9780439591812","title":"Kensuke's Kingdom","description":"A spellbinding tale of survival and self-discovery from award-winning author Michael Morpurgo, who is poised for breakthrough U.S. success.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen Michael's father loses his job, he buys a boat and convinces Michael and his mother to sail around the world. It's an ideal trip - even Michael's sheepdog can come along. It starts out as the perfect family adventure - until Michael is swept overboard. He's washed up on an island, where he struggles to survive. Then he discovers that he's not alone. His fellow-castaway, Kensuke, is wary of him. But when Michael's 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMichael Morpurgo, former Children's Laureate of Britain, is the author of \u003ci\u003eWar Horse\u003c\/i\u003e, called \"Superb\" by the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e Book Review, and now a major motion picture. His other prize-winning books include \u003ci\u003eKensuke's Kingdom\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003ePrivate Peaceful\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Amazing Story of Adolphus Tips\u003c\/i\u003e. Michael lives in England, with his wife, Clare. Together, they founded the charity Farms for City Children, which gives children from urban areas an opportunity to spend a week working on a farm. Learn more at michaelmorpurgo.org.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Scholastic Paperbacks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51276886606098,"sku":"9780439591812","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_374b3180-af83-455f-9583-98d766974313.jpg?v=1747144337","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/kensukes-kingdom-9780439591812","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}