The Wreck of the Zanzibar

The Wreck of the Zanzibar

First edition
Author Michael Morpurgo
Country United Kingdom
Language English
Genre Historical novel
Publication date
1995
Media type Print (Hardcck & Paperback)
ISBN 978-1-4052-3336-1
OCLC 137221891

The Wreck Of The Zanzibar is a children's novel by Michael Morpurgo. It was first published in Great Britain by William Heinemann Publishers in 1995. The book won the Whitbread Children's Book Award in 1995. A child quoted, this book inspired me to read more and discover the real nature of books.

Plot summary

The story unfolds in journal entries and watercolor illustrations made by 14-year-old Laura Perryman in 1907 and 1908. She tells of her life on one of Britain's Scilly Isles, where her family's survival depends on the mercy of the elements and the sea. One winter is particularly harsh, with the family's cows sickening and dying, the weather destroying houses and boats, the food stores dwindling and Laura's twin brother, Billy, running away to join a ship's crew. As bleak as Laura's days are, she is gentle enough to protect a sea turtle that might otherwise serve as food, and hopeful enough to dream of rowing in the island gig despite repeated declarations that a girl will never be allowed to handle one of the oars. Laura gets her chance in a dramatic storm and shipwreck, and helps save the island.[1]

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