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Captain Jinks, Hero
by Ernest Crosby
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Can I read Captain Jinks, Hero in English as a learner?
Yes — read Captain Jinks, Hero by Ernest Crosby in English: the complete original text, with tap-to-translate on every word, audio narration, and saved vocabulary. Its CEFR level is B2. Start with a free sample.
- CEFR level
- B2
- Length
- 17 chapters
- Format
- The complete book
About this book
About this book
A mild-mannered farmer known as Colonel Jinks buys an unusual gift for his young son—a box of lead soldiers that captivates the boy, sparking a story of innocence, respect for authority, and unexpected adventures on their rural homestead.
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Contents
17 chapters in all. The first chapter is free to read with no account.
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