Captain Horace

"Captain Horace" by Sophie May is a tale set in Indiana during a time of war, following the vibrant life of Horace Clifford and his family. Young Horace is a lively boy who dreams of becoming a soldier, just like his father, a captain in the army. The book shows Horace experiencing the joys and challenges of being a kid, like making sweets and camping, all while he comes to understand the realities of war and his father’s role in it. The story opens with Horace and his sister, Grace, sharing dreams under the stars, but the happy moments are mixed with the worry of what might happen as their father prepares for battle, hinting at how Horace will grow and learn to deal with loss and heavy responsibility.