Captains Courageous

Pages: 202
Published: 2006
Language: English

When spoiled Harvey Cheyne Jr. falls overboard from an ocean liner, he's rescued by a fishing boat and must learn to work to earn his keep. Thrown into a world far removed from his privileged upbringing, Harvey faces the harsh realities of life at sea. This classic tale follows his journey of self-discovery and resilience amidst the rugged crew of the North Atlantic fishing fleet.

Prose complexity: 4/10

Inspiring Reflective Adventurous Thought-Provoking

Fish Out of Water Coming of Age Survival

Classics Literary Fiction Biography Juvenile Adventure Comics

Rudyard Kipling

Rudyard Kipling was a British author and poet. Born in Bombay, in British India, he is best known for his works of fiction "[The Jungle Book][1]" (1894). He is regarded as a major "innovator in the art of the short story"; his children's books are enduring classics of children's literature. ([Source][2]) [1]: /works/OL15400121W/ [2]: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rudyard_Kipling