The Wreck of the Zanzibar

by Michael Morpurgo

When a storm sinks the Zanzibar, young Michael and his friends are stranded on a small island off the coast of England. In the aftermath of the wreck, they must work together to survive, facing wild weather, strange creatures, and their own fears.

Themes

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  • Death
  • Farming
  • Difficult Relationships
  • Poverty
  • Starvation
  • Shipwrecks