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Captains Courageous

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Classics Fiction Historical Fiction Young Adult

by Rudyard Kipling

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3.88 (14.8K ratings)
calendar_today 1897
description 161 pages

Captains Courageous by Rudyard Kipling holds a well received rating of 3.88 out of 5, based on 14.8K reader ratings. First published in 1897. The book spans 161 pages.

About Captains Courageous

A pampered millionaire's son tumbles overboard from a luxury liner and falls into good fortune, disguised in the form of a fishing boat. The gruff and hearty crew teach the young man to be worth his salt as they fish the waters off the Grand Banks of Newfoundland. Brimming with adventure and humor.

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Author Rudyard Kipling
Published 1897
Pages 161
Genres Classics, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Young Adult
Average Rating 3.88 / 5.00
Total Ratings 14,823

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

3.9
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14.8K ratings
With a rating of 3.88, Captains Courageous is rated below the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 4.03, it performs below the genre benchmark.

How It Compares

3.88
This Book
4.03
Historical Fiction Average
4.17
Global Average

Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is Captains Courageous?

Captains Courageous is categorized as Classics, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Young Adult. Its primary genre classification is Historical Fiction.

Is Captains Courageous worth reading?

Based on 14.8K reader ratings, Captains Courageous has an average score of 3.88 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."

How many pages is Captains Courageous?

Captains Courageous has 161 pages. It is a relatively quick read.

Who wrote Captains Courageous?

Captains Courageous was written by Rudyard Kipling. It was first published in 1897.

What is the ISBN for Captains Courageous?

The ISBN-13 for Captains Courageous is 9780543895880.0.

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