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Who is Michael's best friends from school?
Eddie Dodds
What does Michael use as a lucky charm during his trip?
The football, given to him by his best friend Eddie
Why does Michael's family decide to go on a sailing trip around the world?
Because his father lost his job
What does Michael do on board the ship?
He helps his parents, keeps watch and also does schoolwork
Which country do they visit where Michael plays football on the beach?
Brazil
How do we call the item where Michael writes what they do and what happens everyday on board the ship?
The ship's logbook
What animals does Michael see and hear in the jungle?
Gibbons
What mysterious things does Michael find unexpectedly on the island?
Food and water
At the beginning of the story, what did Michael do at weekends to help his family?
He did his paper rounds / He delivered newspapers
Describe Kenzuke
He was a diminutive, old man with copper brown skin. He was bald and had some white hairs in his chin.
How does Kenzuke react when he sees the fire?
He gets angry and throws sand on it to put it out
Why did Michael know how to make fire?
Because he remembered making fire with his friend Eddie at school, hiding behind the dustbins
Why did Michael want to make a fire?
To see if his parents could find him
Which elements did Michael use to make a fire?
a piece of glass, some twigs and dry leaves
How does mum feel while at sea?
She feels seasick and she has stomach cramps
