Captain Lucy and Lieutenant Bob by Aline Havard
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"Captain Lucy and Lieutenant Bob" by Aline Havard is a young adult novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the lives of Lucy Gordon, a spirited fourteen-year-old girl, and her cousin Marian as they navigate the dynamics of military life on Governor's Island during World War I. The narrative captures themes of courage, friendship, and the challenges faced by families connected to the army, against the backdrop of
an evolving wartime environment. The opening portion introduces Lucy, who eagerly anticipates the arrival of her cousin Marian, setting the stage for their relationship as they adjust to life at the army post. We see Lucy's longing for adventure and her burgeoning awareness of the realities of war, particularly as she grapples with the changes wrought by the military's demands. Through interactions with family and friends, including the hint at impending deployments and the realities of army life, the reader gains insight into Lucy's character and her emerging sense of duty and loyalty amidst personal challenges. The narrative unfolds to establish both the intimate family dynamics and the broader implications of service, setting the tone for an engaging exploration of youth, sacrifice, and resilience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Havard, Aline, 1889- |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Coleman, Ralph P. (Ralph Pallen), 1892-1968 |
| Title | Captain Lucy and Lieutenant Bob |
| Credits |
Produced by ellinora, Jwala Kumar Sista and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 78.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | War stories |
| Subject | Family -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Siblings -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Red Cross and Red Crescent -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | World War, 1914-1918 -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Germany -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Governors Island (New York County, N.Y.) -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Prisoners of war -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 59536 |
| Release Date | May 18, 2019 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 409 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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