Captain Lucy in France by Aline Havard
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"Captain Lucy in France" by Aline Havard is a historical novel written in the early 20th century, specifically after World War I. The story centers around Lucy Gordon, a young American whose family is deeply involved in the war effort. The narrative captures her journey to France, where she strives to contribute to the Allied cause while coping with the absence and dangers faced by her loved ones, including her father and
brother. The opening portion of the book introduces Lucy in May 1918, working on a farm in England with two friends while they labor to support the war effort. She reflects on her family’s recent upheavals: her father serving at the front and her brother's return from captivity. As she navigates her thoughts, she expresses her desire to be closer to her family, leading to her decision to travel to France alongside her mother, who is serving as a nurse. The chapter sets the tone for Lucy's resilience and determination amidst the backdrop of war, hinting at her adventures and challenges ahead as she strives to assist her loved ones and support the war effort. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Havard, Aline, 1889- |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Coleman, Ralph P. (Ralph Pallen), 1892-1968 |
| Title | Captain Lucy in France |
| Credits |
Produced by ellinora, Barry Abrahamsen, 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: 79.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | War stories |
| Subject | Red Cross and Red Crescent -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | World War, 1914-1918 -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Nurses -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | England -- Description and travel -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | France -- History -- German occupation, 1914-1918 -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Military occupation -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 57408 |
| Release Date | Jun 27, 2018 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 315 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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