Captain Snap and the Children of Vinegar Lane

by Roni Schotter

The children of Vinegar Lane always tease Captain Snap, a grouchy old eccentric, when he hobbles out of his junk-cluttered house, but when he does not appear one day they investigate, finding him in trouble and grateful for their help

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens

32 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1989

Reviews

[Louisa Verma · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a heartwarming tale of what happens when people misunderstand each other out of fear and then, due to "an event," come to a better understanding that eventually leads to friendship. The characters are very real. My girls liked the description of how Captain Snap would pull his lip out so far that when he let go it would make a snapping sound. I like the caring of the children even though the are afraid they decided "it must be done" and in the end they are rewarded.