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Favourite Books
Books that were much loved by our family
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Kensuke's Kingdom
Kensuke’s Kingdom is a novel about Michael, an eleven-year-old boy who is stranded on a remote island with his dog. Michael meets Kensuke, a Japanese man who has been living in isolation on the island since World War II. The story explores themes of friendship, survival and the effects of war. It’s a beautiful story that highlights the resilience of the human spirit and the importance of understanding and compassion. This story was so enjoyed by the children that we stayed up very late one evening, reading chapter after chapter till we finished it.
Suitability: Age 8 onwards
Suitability: Age 8 onwards
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A Tale of Two Cities
A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens is a historical novel set in London and Paris before and during the French Revolution. The story revolves around several key characters:
- Dr. Manette, a French doctor who is released after 18 years of wrongful imprisonment in the Bastille.
- Lucie Manette, his devoted daughter who helps him recover and rebuild his life in London.
- Charles Darnay, a French aristocrat who renounces his family’s cruel practices and moves to England.
- Sydney Carton, a dissolute English lawyer who finds purpose through his unrequited love for Lucie.
The novel explores themes of resurrection, sacrifice, and the impact of social injustice.
It vividly portrays the tumultuous period of the French Revolution and the personal struggles of its characters caught between two cities and two very different worlds.
The novel's complex themes, historical context, and mature content make it more appropriate for teenagers and adults. However, some younger readers with advanced reading skills and a strong interest in historical fiction might also enjoy it.
Suitability: Age 13 onwards
- Dr. Manette, a French doctor who is released after 18 years of wrongful imprisonment in the Bastille.
- Lucie Manette, his devoted daughter who helps him recover and rebuild his life in London.
- Charles Darnay, a French aristocrat who renounces his family’s cruel practices and moves to England.
- Sydney Carton, a dissolute English lawyer who finds purpose through his unrequited love for Lucie.
The novel explores themes of resurrection, sacrifice, and the impact of social injustice.
It vividly portrays the tumultuous period of the French Revolution and the personal struggles of its characters caught between two cities and two very different worlds.
The novel's complex themes, historical context, and mature content make it more appropriate for teenagers and adults. However, some younger readers with advanced reading skills and a strong interest in historical fiction might also enjoy it.
Suitability: Age 13 onwards
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