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Private Captain

Marty Crisp

2001293 pagesabout 4–7 hours
2001
first published
  • 2001Philomel Books · 293 pages · ENGISBN 9780399235771
  • 2003Tandem Library · 293 pages · ENGISBN 9780613608305
  • 2002Putnam Juvenile · 304 pages · ENGISBN 9780698119697
  • 2002Turtleback Books Distributed by Demco Media · ENGISBN 9780606259132
  • 2002Perfection Learning PreboundISBN 9780756912260
AdventurousWhimsicalStandard readModern History

In 1863 Pennsylvania, twelve-year-old Ben and his dog Captain set off in search of Ben's brother, who is missing from the Union Army.

How it feels

MoodPlayful
AtmosphereBleak

How it reads

Character focusSmall ensemble

Worth knowing

ViolenceFrequent
Written forMiddle grade

When and where

ThemesWarFamily

Content notes

  • Warmoderateunreviewed

Quotesnone available

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