Take Command, Captain Farragut!

by Peter Roop, Connie Roop, Michael McCurdy (Illustrator)

Starting his career in the U.S. Navy at the age of ten, David Farragut performed his tasks so well that he was fighting aboard a ship during the War of 1812 and put in command of his own ship by the age of twelve where he ruled over men twice his age.

Genres: History, Biography

48 pages, Hardcover

First published April 1, 2002

About the author

Peter Roop is an award-winning author and educator who has written over one hundred children’s books including biographies, novels, humor, picture books, and science books. Seven of his books are Reading Rainbow books, including the Keep the Lights Burning, Abbie. In 2013, the Wisconsin Library Association recognized Peter and his wife, Connie Roop, as Notable Wisconsin Authors for their body of work, and Peter has been named a Wisconsin State Teacher of the Year. The Roops live in Appleton, Wisconsin.

Reviews

[Autumn T · Rating 5 out of 5]

Take Command, Captain Farragut! You're in the war of eighteen twelve you're the youngest of the midshipman, and you're now a captain! At less than thirteen! Awesome pictures, and story. I love this book for all ages!