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The Wreck of the Zanzibar (Paperback)

by Michael Morpurgo (Author)
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  • Paperback: 112 pages
  • Publisher: Egmont Books Ltd (6 Aug 2007)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1405233362
  • ISBN-13: 978-1405233361
  • Product Dimensions: 19.6 x 12.8 x 1 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 4,180 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Life on the Sicily 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... that is until the Zanzibar is wrecked on the island's rocks and everything changes.

About the Author
Former Children's Laureate Michael Morpurgo needs no introduction. He is one of the most successful children's authors in the country, loved by children, teachers and parents alike. Michael has written more than forty books 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. His novels have been adapted for film (My Friend Walter, Why the Whales Came) and stage (including, Kensuke's Kingdom for the Polka Theatre and Why the Whales Came for Alibi). Michael received an OBE in December 2006 for his services to literature.

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36 of 38 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars First, find out more about gigs., 7 Feb 2003
By P. L. Edwards "groeswenphil" (Wales) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Wreck of the Zanzibar (Paperback)
First of all, you need to know that I'm a 48 year old male school-teacher. That might give you some idea of the impression that this book made of me, being moved to tears as I read the first few pages to my class. The story is written in the style of a diary; one that was written by young Laura Perryman on the tiny island of Bryher in 1908. In it, she keeps a record of the hardships faced by the family every day; how they face starvation, how they look out for shipwrecks as a source of unexpected bounty. It also tells the story of the gigs:- fast ocean going rowing boats, and how they raced to be the first to pilot a ship through the deadly waters of the Scilly Islands. A great book that has something to offer boys and girls.
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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Love it!, 2 May 2008
This review is from: The Wreck of the Zanzibar (Paperback)
This book is mainly in the form of a diary. The first and last chapter are the only ones, which are not in the structure of diary. It is about a boy, called Michael (probably the author), who goes to his Great Aunt Laura's funeral in the Isles of Scilly. After the funeral, everyone goes back to her old little cottage to see what things she had left for them. Michael got her diary: it wasn't a proper diary that she wrote in everyday but only when something exciting happened. Find out what she wrote about in it and find out how the book got its title (The Wreck of the Zanzibar).
Michael Morpurgo, my favourite author, wrote this touching book full of both tears of joy and of sorrow. It is full of laughter, grief and a few escapes from boring boarding school. Another good quality of this book is that it is like Michael Morpurgo is recounting this event but I don't think this actually happened, (but I wish it had).
I think it was a wonderful book and I think anybody and absolutely everyone who loves foxes and other animals will enjoy it. Because of the book's brilliance, wonderfulness and the touch of love, I would really rate this book 100000000000/ 10.
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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars It's a Fantasic book, 7 Dec 2001
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This is the story of the young Laura Perryman who lived in Isles of Scilly in Brhyer. We have been reading this book as a whole class This book has a exciting story line, fast pace and has great description it is in 1st person so that it explains Laura's life Happy sad thoughts and feelings
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5.0 out of 5 stars another wonderful story
Another lovely story by Michael Morpurgo, i was introduced to his books by reading Private Peaceful and have been hooked ever since!! These are not just for children i'm 45!! Read more
Published 2 months ago by T. Williams

5.0 out of 5 stars An Amazing Story
I am a year 6 pupil and in English we read "The Wreck of the Zanzibar". I took it home and read it in 1 hour and 30 minutes because it was so exciting! Read more
Published 8 months ago

5.0 out of 5 stars A great star.
The wreck of the Zanzibar was the first one of Michael Morpurgo's books. When I started reading it I read one chapter a night but as I got deeper into the story made myself read... Read more
Published 21 months ago by Z-Red

5.0 out of 5 stars the wreck
this is a very good book this book is like a real book that you go inside it and you Lauro or Billy.There is so much detail that is FANTASTIC.
Published on 3 Jan 2006 by julia24235

5.0 out of 5 stars A Year 5 pupil reviews Wreck of the Zanzibar
I am a Y5 teacher and this book has been an inspiring class-read. The review which follows has been produced by Joe, aged 9. Read more
Published on 16 Dec 2005

5.0 out of 5 stars an exellent book
laura's diary in the story is set in 1907 and i found this rather good.the best part of the story is when laura trys so badly to save the turtle,that would be eaten if it was... Read more
Published on 31 Mar 2001

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best books I have ever read.
While reading this book you will share Laura's excitement,hopes and feelings. A great book that makes you feel you are right beside Laura all the way. Read more
Published on 25 Jan 2001

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Good
My name is Ewan Paterson and I am from Ladyton Primary School in Scotland. My reading group have been doing a novel study. Read more
Published on 30 Nov 2000

2.0 out of 5 stars I find this book is not that exiting
...I have been reading The Wreck of the Zanzibar by Michael Morpurgo.It is about a girl named Laura Perryman who lives in Bryher one of the Isles of Scilly. Read more
Published on 27 Nov 2000

1.0 out of 5 stars it is about a girl called Laura Perryman.
The wreck of the zanzibar is to me very boring and is not very amusing.The only part I thought was any good was September 9th, The day of the turtle. Read more
Published on 20 Nov 2000

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