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Six Little Bunkers at Captain Ben's

Laura Lee Hope · 1920

Explore the age guidance, content cautions, positive qualities, and supporting notes for Six Little Bunkers at Captain Ben's by Laura Lee Hope. This book is content notes include Strong language; positive qualities include Good role models, Kindness & empathy.

Book 6 · Six Little BunkersSource checked

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Age guidanceNot listed
Strongest cautionsStrong language 1/5
Strongest positivesGood role models 3/5 · Kindness & empathy 3/5
Series positionBook 6 · Six Little Bunkers
Recommendation2.8/5

Good role models; strongest caution: strong language.

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Good role models; strongest caution: strong language.

Readiness snapshotMain watch-out: Strong language 1/5
Recommendation 2.8/5

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Recommended ageNot listed

Strongest cautions

  • Strong language1/5

Strongest positives

  • Good role models3/5
  • Kindness & empathy3/5
  • Positive messages3/5

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Series progression

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Next volumeBook 7 · Six Little Bunkers at Cowboy Jack'sStrongest cautions: Strong language 1/5 · Frightening scenes 1/5Open next review →
  1. Book 1 · Six Little Bunkers at Grandma Bell's
    Frightening scenes1/5Strong language1/5
    Starting point
  2. Book 2 · Six Little Bunkers at Aunt Jo's
    Frightening scenes1/5Religious themes1/5Strong language1/5
    About the same
  3. Book 3 · Six Little Bunkers at Cousin Tom's
    Frightening scenes1/5Religious themes1/5
    About the same
  4. Book 4 · Six Little Bunkers at Grandpa Ford's
    Frightening scenes2/5Strong language1/5Violence1/5
    Gets more intense
  5. Book 5 · Six Little Bunkers at Uncle Fred's
    Frightening scenes1/5Strong language1/5Violence1/5
    About the same
  6. Book 6 · Six Little Bunkers at Captain Ben's
    Strong language1/5
    Gets gentler
  7. Book 7 · Six Little Bunkers at Cowboy Jack's
    Frightening scenes1/5Strong language1/5Violence1/5
    Gets more intense
  8. Book 8 · Six Little Bunkers at Mammy June's
    Gets gentler

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What’s in it?

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

The language is extremely polite and clean.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience2/5
Why this rating?

Shows children overcoming small fears through play.

Creativity & curiosity2/5
Why this rating?

Encourages creative outdoor play.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

Provides a historical look at early 20th-century child life.

Kindness & empathy3/5
Why this rating?

Characters are generally kind to one another.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

Promotes honesty, obedience, and curiosity.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

The children are generally well-behaved and curious.

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  2. Why do you think the characters used the language they did? Did it change how you saw them?
  3. Which choice in Six Little Bunkers at Captain Ben's would you have made differently, and why?
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