A2 · Estimated

Captain January

EnglishOriginal workYoung readers Fiction

Summary

"Captain January" by Laura Elizabeth Howe Richards is a children's novel published in 1891. The story follows a solitary lighthouse keeper on a Maine island who rescues and raises an orphaned baby girl named Star Bright after a shipwreck. Their peaceful life together faces upheaval when a wealthy woman arrives, claiming the child as her long-lost niece. This heartwarming tale explores themes of love, belonging, and sacrifice as Captain January must consider what's truly best for the girl he cherishes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading level: Reading ease score: 89.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Estimated CEFR level: A2
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