Private Captain

by Marty Crisp

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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.

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Canonical title
Private Captain
Original publication date
2001
People/Characters
Ben; Reuben; Mavis
Important places
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, USA; Susquehanna River
Important events
American Civil War (1861 | 1865); Gettysburg Campaign (1863); Battle of Gettysburg (1863-07-01 | 1863-07-03)
Dedication
To my Civil War ancestors
First words
June 28, 1863: Ben awoke suddenly, with something tickling his ear.
Last words
(Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)"Captain's home."

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Genres
Fiction and Literature, Tween
DDC/MDS
909.8History & geographyHistoryWorld history1800-
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PZ7 .C86942 .PLanguage and LiteratureFiction and juvenile belles lettresFiction and juvenile belles lettresJuvenile belles lettres
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166
Popularity
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Rating
½ (3.33)
Languages
English
Media
Paper
ISBNs
7