Nutmeg Book Award
2007 · Intermediate · Nominee
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Acclaimed author Michael Morpurgo spins a spellbinding tale of survival and self-discovery in this modern-day Robinson Crusoe...
Washed up on an island in the Pacific with his dog Stella, Michael struggles to survive on his own. He can't find food. He can't find water. But just when things are at their worst, Michael realizes that he and Stella are not alone.
His fellow castaway, Kensuke, has lived on the island since the bombing of his native Nagasaki. Kensuke keeps his distance at first, but slowly, he lets the boy into his world. The two teach and learn from each other until, inevitably, they must talk about escape.
Washed up on an island in the Pacific with his dog Stella, Michael struggles to survive on his own. He can't find food. He can't find water. But just when things are at their worst, Michael realizes that he and Stella are not alone.
His fellow castaway, Kensuke, has lived on the island since the bombing of his native Nagasaki. Kensuke keeps his distance at first, but slowly, he lets the boy into his world. The two teach and learn from each other until, inevitably, they must talk about escape.
Awards
Sasquatch Award
2006 · Children/Young Adult · Nominee
Virginia Readers Choice Award
2006 · Elementary · Nominee
West Virginia Children's Book Award
2006 · Children's · Honor Book
Young Reader's Choice Award
2006 · Junior/Grades 4-6 · Nominee
Maine Student Book Award
2005 · Grades 4-8 · Third Place
Delaware Diamonds Award
2003 · Grades 3-5 · Winner
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