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The Wreck of the Zanzibar

By Michael Morpurgo
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The Wreck of the Zanzibar by Michael Morpurgo is a captivating tale set on the Isles of Scilly in 1907. It follows a young girl called Laura Perryman as she documents her life in a diary, capturing the struggles of island life. Central to the story is a shipwreck and the impact it has on the community, revealing themes of resilience, hope, and transformation.
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You might enjoy this captivating story if you love tales of adventure and family resilience. Set on the Isles of Scilly, it follows Laura, a twelve-year-old girl whose life changes when a shipwreck offers hope to her struggling family. With vivid imagery and emotional depth, it’s perfect for young readers drawn to historical fiction and the power of perseverance.

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The Wreck of the Zanzibar

A sweeping story of danger, adventure and the high seas. From the nation’s favourite storyteller, Michael Morpurgo.

the sweeping children’s story of danger, adventure and the high seas

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A sweeping story of danger, adventure, and the high seas from the nation’s favourite storyteller, Michael Morpurgo.

“We all knew what was going to happen. We’d seen it before. A ship about to founder staggers before she falls. A huge wave broke over her stern and she did not come upright again.”

Life on the Scilly Isles in 1907 is bleak and full of hardship. Laura’s twin brother, Billy, disappears, and then a storm devastates everything. It seems there’s little hope. But then the Zanzibar is wrecked on the island’s rocks, and everything changes …

The Wreck of the Zanzibar is a sea-swept story of storms, shipwrecks, and survival … and a family tossed in the centre of it all. From the author of War Horse.

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 short-listed for the Carnegie Medal four times.

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The Wreck of the Zanzibar by Michael Morpurgo is praised for its engaging narrative that appeals to both children and adults, as well as its skillful incorporation of social and moral themes without being overly didactic. Morpurgo’s writing is lauded for its emotional depth and the ability to convey complex themes in an accessible manner. His storytelling is often described as compelling and of high quality, covering a broad range of subjects with finesse.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008640743

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 14 September 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Farshore

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 8.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 80g

Pages: 112

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Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Michael Morpurgo Young Adult

About the Author

Michael Morpurgo OBE is one of the UK's best-loved authors for children and young people. He was the third UK Children's Laureate and he has won the Children's Book Award, the Nestle Children's Book Prize and the Blue Peter Book of the Year Award. There have been many stage and screen adaptations of his books, including a major film and award-winning stage play based on War Horse. Michael also set up the charity Farms for City Children with his wife Clare.

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