Captain is a moving middle-grade WWI story about a boy, his donkey, and what it means to be brave, loyal, and fearless. It's 1915 and British troops are about to sail to Gallipoli. Billy is the youngest soldier in his platoon and is teased for not being old enough to drink or shave. The truth is, at fifteen he's not old enough to be a soldier, either, and he's terrified of the war he's about to fight. Then he meets Captain, a refugee boy, and his donkey, Hey-ho. Together they teach Billy what it means to be a friend. Sam Angus pulls at heartstrings in this stirring wartime friendship story. Praise for Captain: "The tight, powerful writing is reminiscent of Michael Morpurgo’s war novels—gritty but not gory. . . this is an important look at war and true friendship that should have a place in most collections." —School Library Journal "[T]he friendship between Billy and Captain affectingly rendered. As with Angus’ previous war narratives, Soldier Dog (2013) and A Horse Called Hero (2014), this book is perfect for fans of Michael Morpurgo, or for those who enjoy animal stories with historical settings." —Booklist
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