Captains courageous
by Rudyard Kipling
Great Illustrated Classics
The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
When young Harvey Cheyne falls into the sea during a voyage, a group of hardworking New England fishermen pulls him to safety. As he adjusts to life aboard their boat, Harvey learns valuable lessons about courage, friendship, and growing up on the open ocean. His adventure transforms him from a privileged boy into a confident young man.
Representation & Themes
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 2 — MildLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Content Flags
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Details
- ISBN
- 1577656830
- Pages
- 238
- Publisher
- ABDO
- Published
- 2002
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 17,706