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Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 1974
How Tom Beat Captain Najork and His Hired Sportsmen
By Russell Hoban, Quentin Blake (Illustrator)
A boy's antics lead to a showdown with a formidable captain. Who will learn the real lesson?
32 pages
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Summary: Tom's playful antics drive his strict Aunt Fidget Wonkham-Strong to summon the formidable Captain Najork and his sportsmen. They challenge Tom to games of womble, muck, and speedball, intending to teach him a lesson. But as the games unfold, it's not Tom who ends up learning something unexpected. Will the tables turn on the stern adults, or will Tom's fooling-around finally meet its match? Dive into this humorous tale where the unexpected triumphs over the serious, leaving everyone questioning who truly needs the lesson.
