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The Wreck of the Zanzibar

By: Michael Morpurgo
Narrated by: Harry Man
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Laura Perryman's family has always lived on Bryher. But the tough lifestyle is about to get tougher…

Laura Perryman's family has always lived on the tiny island of Bryher. She lives with her twin brother, Billy, her mother and father, and her Granny May. They have four milking cows,enough to keep the entire population of the island supplied with milk, and the islanders feed themselves from the sea. It is a hard life, and Billy, fourteen years old and bored with the unending milking routine, is feeling the strain.

So, when the General Lee bound for New York calls at St Mary's for repairs Billy secures his passage as a cabin boy. He has left the islands before his parents know anything about it, and Laura is devastated to have lost her twin brother. Things go from bad to worse, and when ill fortune besets the island, families start to drift away from Bryher…

©2012 Michael Morpurgo (P)2012 HarperCollins Publishers Limited Action & Adventure Fiction Growing Up & Facts of Life Historical Historical Fiction Literature & Fiction Island

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I first read this book as a kid as a almost 30 year old man I still love it

no higher praise possible for this book

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I loved this story. It kept me entertained until the end. Great book by Morpurgo.

Great book

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I liked the book and how it was being read and the quality of it

The book

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Very enjoyable for the family on a long drive. Well told and easy for everyone to follow the story

A great way to spend a journey

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I listened to this book because I’m off to Bryher next week where the book is set. I’m just shy of 50 years old, I hear this is a children’s book but I fully enjoyed the story and the narration. I can’t wait to go and see the areas of the island where the book takes you.

A good wholesome story set in the Scilly Isles

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Made me cry with joy. Great story just lovely. Really well read with lots of atmosphere

Fantastic

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I remember reading this book as a kid and now reading it again all the same feelings come rushing back. it's a great story and would recommend it as an easy listen to put you somewhere else for a short time.

All time favourite.

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I read this book for school and this Helped me to get a 100% score

Good

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Good for a short blast. I liked the narration. definitely worth a purchase. 2 words remaining...

Classic Morpurgo.

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This book is so gripping and a brilliant light read. I highly recommend. Must read.

I love it

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