Captain June by Alice Caldwell Hegan Rice
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"Captain June" by Alice Caldwell Hegan Rice is a novel penned in the early 20th century. The story follows the enchanting adventures of a young boy named June, who embarks on a journey filled with cultural discoveries and emotional growth while navigating his life in Japan. The narrative explores themes of childhood innocence, bravery, and the strong bonds of love and friendship. The plot centers around June, the son of an army
officer stationed in the Philippines, who moves with his mother to meet his father in Japan. Upon arrival, June is captivated by his new surroundings and forms a close relationship with his Japanese nurse, Seki San, and her family. As he plays and explores, he faces the challenges of separation from his mother and the fear of losing his father to illness. The story is rich with charming vignettes that illustrate June's interactions with the vibrant culture around him, including a chance encounter with Monsieur Carré, a Frenchman with a mysterious past. His adventures ultimately lead to a test of courage when he embarks on a daring journey to help Monsieur with a letter that carries crucial importance, showcasing his growth and understanding of honor, friendship, and bravery. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Rice, Alice Caldwell Hegan, 1870-1942 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Weldon, C. D. (Charles Dater), 1855-1935 |
| Title | Captain June |
| Credits |
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Ernest Schaal, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 77.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Boys -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Americans -- Japan -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 38228 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-38228-9 |
| Release Date | Dec 6, 2011 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 485 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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