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| Title | : | The Wreck of the Zanzibar |
| Author | : | Michael Morpurgo |
| Book Format | : | Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | First Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 124 pages |
| Published | : | October 2nd 2003 by Egmont (first published January 1st 1995) |
| Categories | : | Childrens. Historical. Historical Fiction. Fiction |
Michael Morpurgo
Paperback | Pages: 124 pages Rating: 3.73 | 2109 Users | 130 Reviews
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Michael’s Great-aunt Laura has just passed away and the family are on their way home to the Isles of Scilly for her funeral. In her will, Great-aunt Laura has left him her precious diary and he later finds out why it was so dear to her. The diary dates back to when Laura was a young girl and of her troubled family life, which led to her twin brother running away to sea. This event devastated young Laura as she felt alone and lost without the closest person in her life.One day, Laura finds a leatherback turtle washed onto the shores. The turtle was injured and she tries desperately to push it back into the sea but the turtle was too heavy. She confides in the turtle and for the first time since her brother left, she is able to speak of her troubles. With the help of her Gran, she manages to push the turtle back into the sea.
Soon after, a terrible storm devastates the Scilly Isles. Houses are destroyed, livestock perished and fishermen could not go out to fish. Life became bleak for the Islanders and food was scarce, until a boat wreck saves the people of the Isles and brings Laura’s brother home.
This book fits nicely into themes my Year 5 class are learning in topic. The children are learning about Leatherback turtles, seas and islands. This book can be used for guided reading as it is short and easy to read.
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| Original Title: | The Wreck of the Zanzibar |
| ISBN: | 1405209305 (ISBN13: 9781405209304) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Setting: | Isles of Scilly, England(United Kingdom) |
| Literary Awards: | Whitbread Award for Children's Novel (1995), Carnegie Medal Nominee (1995) |
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Ratings: 3.73 From 2109 Users | 130 ReviewsPiece Appertaining To Books The Wreck of the Zanzibar
After the death of Michael's Great-Aunt Laura Perryman he inherits her diary and the story of the Zanzibar. Through the diary we learn that life is hard on the island of Bryher in 1907 for everybody and Laura and her twin brother Billy must do their bit to support the family. There is friction within the family and they must deal with first the upset of the disappearance of Billy, and their cows dying in a storm which devastates everything. Laura finds a turtle washed up on the shore and isA friend of mine has expressed interest in reading these, so I'm reading them to give to her next time I see her. I enjoyed this one! It was interesting to read one that wasn't set during a historic event as such, and it was nice having no clue what was going to happen next!
Im enjoying Michaels books as much or more in my 50s than I did with my children. The characters really help me identify with different eras & places as well as with timeless relationship & life experiences.
Another nice historical fiction story by Morpurgo, set during 1907 with a shipwreck on the Scilly Isles.A simple enjoyable read.
The Wreck of the Zanzibar by Michael Morpurgo a great read. Laura Perryman lives on Bryher Island and her dream is to use a rowboat but unfortunately, it's just not the thing a girl should do in the early 1900's. But Laura is still determined to achieve her dream and when a wrecked ship and a ferocious storm give her the chance to do this and save the island, she takes it.This book is another one of Michael Morpurgo's wonderful short reads. I recommend The Wreck of Zanzibar to someone who is fan
Read to Sam over a few days. At times i found this story very moving and emotional, but a lot of the rest of the time it was somewhat dry. Maybe aimed at children a little older than he currently is.
I cried.
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