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The Kingdom by the Sea

by Westall   |  Ages 11+
$3.90
The Kingdom by the Sea - Thryft
The Kingdom by the Sea - Thryft

Survival and friendship on a war-torn coast.

"The Kingdom by the Sea" is a unique and touching story of survival, friendship, and healing. Through the eyes of a young boy, readers are transported to a war-torn coast and witness the emotional and physical journey towards hope and self-discovery. Westall's beautiful prose and vivid imagery perfectly capture the essence of loss, resilience, and the power of human connection. Highly recommended for those who enjoy heartwarming and thought-provoking stories.

  • Guardian Children's Fiction Prize (1991)
  • Carnegie Medal Nominee (1990)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

The Kingdom by the Sea

by Westall   |  Ages 11+
$3.90
ISBN: 9780435123925
Estimated First-hand Retail Price: $17.20
Authors: Westall
Publisher: Heinemann ed
Date of Publication: 1992-01-01
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Young Readers, Chapter Books, Childrens Classics
Related Topics: Adventure, Historical Fiction
Goodreads rating: 4.02
(rated by 595 readers)

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Description

Twelve-year-old Harry struggles to make it on his own after his family is lost in a German air raid. But as he and his dog companion journey along the northern English coast, there is never enough distance between them and the terrible war.
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*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

Books in Good Condition

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*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

Books in Well Read Condition

This is a well-read book, which means that the previous owner probably really enjoyed it! The cover and pages may include moderate foxing and annotations, but the text is not obscured and still readable. Moderate cosmetic defects and minor water damage may be present on the edges of the book. For paperbacks, there may be multiple crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

 

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Survival and friendship on a war-torn coast.

"The Kingdom by the Sea" is a unique and touching story of survival, friendship, and healing. Through the eyes of a young boy, readers are transported to a war-torn coast and witness the emotional and physical journey towards hope and self-discovery. Westall's beautiful prose and vivid imagery perfectly capture the essence of loss, resilience, and the power of human connection. Highly recommended for those who enjoy heartwarming and thought-provoking stories.

  • Guardian Children's Fiction Prize (1991)
  • Carnegie Medal Nominee (1990)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.