The Wreck of the Zanzibar

Life on the Scilly Isles in 1907 is bleak and full of hardship. First Laura’s twin brother Billy disappears. Then a terrible storm devastates everything. Faced with starvation, Laura and her family will need a miracle to survive. Just as it seems there’s no hope left, the great ship Zanzibar is wrecked on the island’s rocks. Suddenly everything changes, transforming Laura’s life… and the life of a boy many years in the future. Written by star author Michael Morpurgo, this sea-swept tale of shipwrecks, storms and sea journeys is a must for any adventure-lover!

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Recent reviews

chattymat

great. 10/10

20 October 2014
loobyloulou123

okay

This book was ok

9 March 2014
heart29

loved it

I remember reading this book a few years ago, and it seems as if i still remember every page so clearly!

7 March 2014
bookaholic202

This book is awesome! I love how the author makes the story come alive in your head.

7 March 2014
Orange82

not for me

I read it it was quite good

29 July 2013

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Authors

Michael Morpurgo

Master storyteller Michael Morpurgo has written over 100 books for children, and has won a multitude of awards as well as serving as Children’s Laureate from 2003-2005.

Awards

Michael was the Children’s Laureate 2003-2005, and has won many awards including The Whitbread Prize For The Wreck of the Zanzibar, the Smarties prize for The Butterfly Lion the Blue Peter Award for Private Peaceful and the Red House award for Shadow.