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Kensukes kingdom by michael morpurgo comprehension ks2. Michael morpurgo published on 20140429 by scholastic inc. 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 children s book award and has been shortlisted for the carnegie medal four times. Kensukes kingdom is a true childrens classic by michael morpurgo, the creator of war horse. Aug 06, 2012 kensukes kingdom ebook written by michael morpurgo. Washed up on an island in the pacific, michael struggles to survive on his own. Kensukes kingdom is a true childrens classic by former childrens laureate michael morpurgo, the creator of war horse i heard the wind above me in the sails. Ideal for narrative writing and exposing children to highquality descriptive language character and setting descriptions.
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