A young boy is stranded on a small island with a mysterious man who shows him how to survive in this adventure story by the acclaimed author of War Horse.
When 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.
Praise for Kensuke’s Kingdom
“[A] poignant adventure story . . . This well-crafted story has all the thrills and intrigues of Gary Paulsen’s Hatchet . . . and Theodore Taylor’s The Cay . . . and it will resonate with the same audience.” —School Library Journal
“Highly readable.” —Booklist

A beautifully illustrated alphabet book with the creatures of Waves&Tales stories.
Discover the underwater world from A to Z, where each letter introduces sea creatures through bright illustrations and age-appropriate fun facts.
Learning the ABC can be fun and entertaining with this great book.
This ABC book would make a lovely gift for little ones keen to learn the Alphabet, and to any child who loves the underwater world and fun facts.