Captain Cat (I Can Read Book 1)

by Syd Hoff

Series: I Can Read Books

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from notecard for class in 2004:

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Summary: A cat wanders up and "joins" the Army. The cat marches with them, but when they have real work to do, he stays behind asleep on one of their bunks.

RL: 2.2; IL: LG

YoungGeekyLibrarian | Dec 24, 2011 |

fun book about military camp and a cat that comes along.

sarahlouise | Dec 20, 2011 |

A cat makes friends with a soldier and learns about military life when he joins the army.

Cottonwood.School | Sep 25, 2008 |

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TAEdison | May 16, 2008 |

Captain Cat wants to join the army- some people like him, and some don’t, but Pete has a special place for this cat that reminds him of home. He makes time for him, even when it gets him in trouble. He and the cat both dream of their loved ones: each other. (

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A patriotic feline, Captain Cat springs out of bed whenever the bugle sounds and he has more stripes than any of the soldiers. But most of all, this young recruit and his best friend Pete know what it really takes to make the army a home—friendship. -Hoff continues his string of hits.’ —BL. -Hoff has maintained his deft touch with a title that’s sure to appeal to youngsters.’ —SLJ.

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A cat makes friends with a soldier and learns about military life when he joins the army.

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