The Little Captain

Name: The Little Captain
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781782693376
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By Paul Biegel

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Summary

The Little Captain by Paul Biegel is a whimsical children's story about a young boy named Small Captain, who embarks on an adventurous sea voyage with his unique crew aboard the Good Luck Ship. They encounter magical islands, mythical creatures, and face challenges that test their courage and friendship. It's a tale filled with fantasy and discovery, perfect for sparking the imagination of young readers.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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You might enjoy this delightful tale if you love enchanting adventures featuring courageous young heroes. It follows the journey of a small but brave captain who leads a diverse crew, capturing the imagination with tales of bravery, friendship, and the inherent magic of the high seas, perfect for young readers and the young at heart.

The Little Captain

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One morning, after a fierce storm, the people of the harbour come down to find a strange ship called the Neversink stuck fast on top of the sand dunes. Inside is only a small boy with a big cap - The Little Captain. He and his ship stay marooned on top of the dunes until one day a giant wave sweeps the Neversink to freedom.

And so The Little Captain sets sail once more, this time with three of the town's children, Podgy, Marinka, and Thomas, as his crewmates. Together they are determined to find the island of Evertaller, where legend has it children turn into grown-ups overnight and never have to go to school again...

This enchanting seafaring adventure is beloved by generations of children in the Netherlands.

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The Little Captain is praised for its imaginative storytelling that captivates readers with a sense of adventure. The language is noted for its effervescence, filled with humour, rhymes, and creative wordplay. The book is appreciated for guiding young readers through imaginative voyages, making it a fantastic journey through the sea of life.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781782693376

Publisher: Pushkin Children's Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 30 June 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Pushkin Children's Books

Contributors:

Illustrated by Carl Hollander

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 352

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Paul Biegel Young Adult

About the Author

Paul Biegel was one of Europe's most acclaimed and best-loved storytellers, and the author of more than fifty books for children. Born in the Netherlands in 1926, he studied law but worked as a comic-strip writer before writing his first novel, The Golden Guitar, in 1960. He wrote at a rate of almost a book year for nearly forty years, producing timeless fantastical tales of dwarves, princesses, witches, robbers and talking animals. The Little Captain was first published in 1970 and was Biegel's bestselling title. The King of the Copper Mountains and The Gardens of Dorr are also available from Pushkin Children's Books.