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Year 4 - Kensuke's Kingdom

The Year 4’s have really been enjoying the book Kensuke’s Kingdom so far this term. The book follows Michael, a young boy who sets sail around the world with his parents and their dog. During a storm, Michael falls overboard and washes up on a remote island in the Pacific.

At first, he believes he is alone — until he discovers an elderly Japanese man named Kensuke living there. Kensuke has been stranded on the island since World War II.

Here are some responses the students have to the text. They are very excited to hear about what happens next!

What do you like about the story so far? 

I like that Michael is doing survival things to help him stay alive – Malala Y

The way Michael has survived so far with all the dangerous stuff that has happened – Chinua O

I like Stella because I love dogs – Winter J

That the family are sailing around the world – Ammar A

What do you think will happen next?

They both will do something to get a ship’s attention and they will be saved – Logan W

Michael's parents will come to the island and find him – Anna J

Michael will learn Kensuke’s language to communicate with him – Alyssa M

Kensuke will name the island his “Kensuke’s Island” and he will help Michael find his parents – Skylah H

Michael will try and light another fire and Kensuke won’t be happy giving him less space to live on the island – Tiana T

Kensuke will teach Michael how to get his own food and water and eventually he will let Michael– Jacob G