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Clare and Her Captain

By Michael Morpurgo

Adjectives

heartwarming poignant evocative

Genres

Adventure Friendship/Family Animals

What is Clare and Her Captain about?

During a summer holiday in Devon, Clare seeks solace from her parents' constant arguments. She befriends Thatcher Jones, a reclusive man, and his elderly horse, Captain. Their friendship offers Clare a much-needed escape, but when Captain falls ill, Clare is determined to help in any way she can.

About the author

Michael Morpurgo is a much-loved British author who has written over a hundred books for children. He is best known for his story 'War Horse', which was made into a play and a film. Michael often writes about animals and adventures, inspiring children to imagine exciting worlds and discover the magic of stories.

Pages

86 pages

Reading age

Early Chapter Book (6-10)

Edition published

2015

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