Captains Courageous, A Story of the Grand Banks

Name: Captains Courageous, A Story of the Grand Banks
Author: Rudyard Kipling

Captains Courageous is a novel by Rudyard Kipling, first published in 1897. It is set in the Grand Banks of Newfoundland and tells the story of Harvey Cheyne, a spoiled and arrogant young man who is saved from drowning after falling off an ocean liner. He is taken aboard a fishing schooner, the We're Here, and learns the hard life of a fisherman. Through his experiences, Harvey learns the value of hard work and humility, and eventually earns the respect of the crew. The novel is considered a classic of children's literature and has been adapted into several films.

By Rudyard Kipling · First published 1897 · Genre: Adventure Fiction, Realistic Fiction, Historical Fiction · 10 chapters · 53,574 words

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The weather door of the smoking-room had been left open to the North Atlantic fog, as the big liner rolled and lifted, whistling to warn the fishing-fleet.

"That Cheyne boy's the biggest nuisance aboard," said a man in a frieze overcoat, shutting the door with a bang. "He isn't wanted here. He's too fresh."

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Work type: Novel
Author: Rudyard Kipling
Date: 1897 CE
Language: English
Genres: Adventure Fiction, Realistic Fiction, Historical Fiction, Coming-of-Age Fiction
Length: 53,574 words
Structure: 10 chapters, 1,288 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Adventure Fiction — The book follows the adventures of a young boy, Harvey Cheyne, who is shipwrecked and rescued by a fishing boat. He learns the hard life of a fisherman and the importance of courage and hard work.
Realistic Fiction — The book is set in a realistic setting and follows the life of a young boy as he learns the importance of courage and hard work.
Historical Fiction — The book is set in the late 19th century and follows the life of a young boy as he learns the importance of courage and hard work.
Coming-of-Age Fiction — The book follows the journey of a young boy as he learns the importance of courage and hard work and matures into a young man.