Kensuke's Kingdom

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:film_adaptation
gptkb:book_series
gptkb:novel
gptkb:franchise
gptkb:film
gptkbp:adaptation gptkb:animated_film
gptkb:audiobook
gptkb:stage_play
film rights sold
Kensuke's Kingdom novel
gptkbp:adapted_into Kensuke's Kingdom book
gptkbp:aired_on gptkb:BBC_One
gptkbp:author gptkb:Michael_Morpurgo
gptkbp:awards gptkb:Red_House_Children's_Book_Award
gptkb:Smarties_Book_Prize
Children's Book Award
gptkbp:based_on gptkb:novel
novel by Michael Morpurgo
gptkbp:box_office $50 million
gptkbp:character the ship's crew
Kensuke
Michael's parents
Michael's relationship with his parents is strained.
Kensuke becomes a father figure.
Kensuke has a pet orangutan.
Kensuke has a tragic backstory.
Kensuke has lived on the island for years.
Kensuke is a Japanese man.
Kensuke teaches Michael about nature.
Kensuke's character is complex.
Kensuke's isolation is self-imposed.
Kensuke's knowledge of the island is vast.
Kensuke's legacy is significant.
Kensuke's love for the island is deep.
Kensuke's past is revealed gradually.
Kensuke's relationship with Michael is central.
Kensuke's wisdom is profound.
Michael is a young boy.
Michael learns survival skills.
Michael learns to appreciate life.
Michael's bravery is tested.
Michael's dog
Michael's family dynamics are explored.
Michael's family is on a sailing trip.
Michael's growth is evident by the end.
Michael's journey is relatable.
Michael's journey is transformative.
Michael's parents are worried about him.
Michael's perspective changes.
Michael's story resonates with readers.
island animals
Michael's adventure is both physical and emotional.
gptkbp:character_development Michael's growth
Kensuke reveals his past.
Kensuke's backstory
Michael matures throughout the story.
gptkbp:cinematography_by gptkb:Roger_Deakins
gptkb:John_Lee
gptkbp:conflict man vs nature
man vs self
Cultural differences between Michael and Kensuke.
Isolation from the outside world.
Survival against nature.
gptkbp:costume_design gptkb:Colleen_Atwood
gptkbp:country gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkbp:created_by gptkb:Michael_Morpurgo
gptkbp:critical_reception positive
gptkbp:cultural_impact inspired readers
Popular in schools.
Used in educational settings.
influenced educational programs
promoted environmental awareness
taught survival skills
adapted into school curriculums
gptkbp:design gptkb:Rick_Carter
gptkbp:directed_by gptkb:Philip_Noyce
gptkb:Frank_Cottrell_Boyce
gptkbp:features gptkb:Animation
gptkbp:features_voice_actors gptkb:Tom_Holland
gptkb:Tom_Hollander
gptkb:Daniel_Kaluuya
gptkb:Daisy_Ridley
gptkb:Kazuhiro_Yamaji
gptkb:Maggie_O'_Neill
gptkbp:filming_location gptkb:Australia
gptkb:Japan
gptkb:New_Zealand
gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkb:United_States
2 D animation style
gptkbp:first_published gptkb:1999
gptkbp:follows a boy named Michael
a young boy named Michael
gptkbp:genre gptkb:children's_literature
gptkbp:has_awards gptkb:Children's_BAFTA
BAFTA nomination
Annie Award nomination
gptkbp:has_editing_by gptkb:Lee_Smith
gptkb:Mark_Henson
gptkbp:has_merchandise gptkb:video_games
gptkb:books
gptkb:clothing
gptkb:toys
gptkbp:has_sequel Kensuke's Kingdom II
gptkbp:has_soundtrack gptkb:2017
gptkb:John_Powell
gptkb:Daniel_Pemberton
gptkbp:has_themes gptkb:loss
gptkb:identity
hope
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Kensuke's Kingdom
gptkbp:illustrator gptkb:Francesca_Sanna
gptkb:Michael_Foreman
gptkbp:includes themes of adventure
themes of friendship
themes of survival
gptkbp:influence gptkb:children's_literature
cultural understanding
environmental awareness
gptkbp:influences gptkb:The_Swiss_Family_Robinson
gptkb:Robinson_Crusoe
gptkbp:inspiration Morpurgo's experiences
gptkbp:is_acclaimed_for Well-received by critics.
gptkbp:is_available_in multiple languages
gptkbp:is_available_on gptkb:DVD
gptkb:Blu-ray
gptkb:streaming_platforms
gptkbp:is_distributed_by gptkb:Universal_Pictures
gptkb:BBC_Studios
gptkbp:is_inspired_by real-life events
true story
gptkbp:is_part_of gptkb:children's_literature
Kensuke's Kingdom franchise
Kensuke's Kingdom series
gptkbp:is_recognized_by audiences
critics
gptkbp:is_reviewed_by gptkb:audience
critics
gptkbp:is_set_in World War II era
gptkbp:is_targeted_at gptkb:children
gptkbp:isbn 978-0006753464
978-0-00-675346-4
978-0006753534
gptkbp:kensuke gptkb:character
gptkbp:kensuke's_age elderly
gptkbp:kensuke's_background gptkb:Japanese
gptkbp:kensuke's_character gptkb:Survivor
gptkb:mentorship
caring
friend
resourceful
heroic
reclusive
father figure
kind
wise
gptkbp:kensuke's_companionship gptkb:animals
gptkbp:kensuke's_home gptkb:island
gptkb:cave
gptkbp:kensuke's_influence Michael's growth
gptkbp:kensuke's_isolation self-imposed
gptkbp:kensuke's_knowledge marine life
gptkbp:kensuke's_legacy gptkb:friendship
gptkbp:kensuke's_past gptkb:World_War_II
gptkbp:kensuke's_philosophy living in harmony with nature
gptkbp:kensuke's_relationship gptkb:Michael
nature
gptkbp:kensuke's_skills fishing
survival skills
gptkbp:language English
gptkbp:main_character gptkb:Michael
gptkbp:message connection to nature
resilience in adversity
importance of friendship
gptkbp:motif gptkb:ship
gptkb:ocean
gptkb:adventure
nature
isolation
Hope.
Nature's beauty.
Loneliness.
gptkbp:narrative_style first-person
gptkbp:page_count 144
192
gptkbp:plot gptkb:ship
return to civilization
survival on an island
A boy washes up on a deserted island.
He meets an old man named Kensuke.
They form a bond and learn from each other.
friendship with Kensuke
Themes of adventure and self-discovery are explored.
gptkbp:plot_point gptkb:Michael's_shipwreck
return to civilization
survival on the island
Michael's family trip
meeting Kensuke
gptkbp:produced_by gptkb:BBC_Animation
gptkb:BBC
gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkb:Animation
gptkbp:protagonist gptkb:Michael
gptkbp:published gptkb:1999
gptkbp:published_year gptkb:1999
gptkbp:publisher gptkb:Harper_Collins
gptkbp:rating gptkb:PG
gptkbp:released_in gptkb:2017
gptkbp:runtime 60 minutes
90 minutes
gptkbp:screenings film festivals
gptkbp:screenplay_by gptkb:Philip_Noyce
gptkb:David_Magee
gptkb:Michael_Morpurgo
gptkbp:sequel gptkb:Kensuke's_Kingdom:_The_Return
gptkb:Kensuke's_Kingdom:_The_Sequel
gptkbp:set_in gptkb:the_Pacific_Ocean
gptkbp:setting gptkb:Pacific_Ocean
post-war Japan
deserted island
gptkbp:species a dog
a monkey
gptkbp:symbolism island as isolation
ocean as a barrier
island as a refuge
Kensuke as mentor
The island represents freedom.
The sea represents danger and adventure.
friendship as a lifeline
gptkbp:target_audience gptkb:children
gptkbp:theme gptkb:survival
gptkb:adventure
gptkb:friendship
isolation
gptkbp:visual_effects gptkb:Industrial_Light_&_Magic
gptkbp:written_by gptkb:Michael_Morpurgo
gptkbp:written_in English
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Michael_Morpurgo
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5