The Captain's Bunk by M. B. Manwell
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"The Captain's Bunk" by M. B. Manwell is a story for boys written in the late 19th century. The narrative revolves around the Carnegy family, particularly Captain Carnegy and his lively children, Alick and Geoff, as they navigate their childhood adventures in the quaint fishing village of Northbourne. The book likely explores themes of family, responsibility, and the transition from childhood innocence to the complexities of growing up. The opening of the
story introduces Northbourne, a picturesque seaside village characterized by its thatched cottages and the relationship between the captain and his children, who are described as unruly yet charming. The boys frequently clash with Binks, the vicarage handyman, and at the same time, their elder sister, Theo, shoulders significant household responsibilities following their mother's passing. As the children embark on various escapades, including playful mischief and interactions with whimsical characters like Mr. Vesey and the troublemaking terriers, the story sets the stage for their formative experiences, underscoring the challenges of their upbringing without parental guidance. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Manwell, M. B. |
|---|---|
| Title |
The Captain's Bunk A Story for Boys |
| Credits | Produced by Al Haines |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 80.1 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Didactic fiction |
| Subject | Domestic fiction |
| Subject | Christian fiction |
| Subject | Dysfunctional families -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Fishing villages -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 26714 |
| Release Date | Sep 28, 2008 |
| Last Update | Jan 4, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 366 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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