---
product_id: 4355434
title: "Capture the Flag"
brand: "kate messner"
price: "¥2950"
currency: JPY
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 10
url: https://www.desertcart.jp/products/4355434-capture-the-flag
store_origin: JP
region: Japan
---

# Capture the Flag

**Brand:** kate messner
**Price:** ¥2950
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Capture the Flag by kate messner
- **How much does it cost?** ¥2950 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.jp](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/4355434-capture-the-flag)

## Best For

- kate messner enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted kate messner brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Description

Capture the Flag

## Images

![Capture the Flag - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41d7cxF7HNL.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 







  
  
    Capture the Reader
  

*by K***S on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 19, 2013*

Messner's book is a locked-room mystery in the sense that a bunch of people is trapped in an airport because of a snowstorm. Among those people are four kids who, after initial disinterest, team up to solve a mystery: someone has stolen the historic American flag that inspired "The Star-Spangled Banner." Each of the kids has some sort of connection to the flag. To start with, all four of them were at a museum reception for the flag exhibit the evening before--and the flag was stolen that night. Anna's mother is a newscaster and her father is a Senator. She sees herself as a budding news reporter. José's mother worked on restoring the flag. Henry's aunt is a history buff, though Henry would far rather play video games. Sinan is the son of two members of an orchestra from Pakistan that performed at the exhibit--an orchestra that is eventually accused of stealing the flag. Sinan is the owner of a rambunctious poodle named Hammurabi, too.Anna tries to get an interview with Senator Snickerbottom, who is also in the airport. He's leading up to a campaign for president. Then there's Snake Eye, a man with an odd tattoo who acts suspiciously. Throw in a couple of thugs while you're at it. Pretty soon Anna and her friends are sliding and hiding in the luggage area, where a lot of chase scenes in the book take place. Later we find out about a secret society.The four kids are likable, each with his or her quirks. For example, as he learns English, Sinan keeps a notebook in which he draws pictures to help him remember expressions like "full of beans" and "killing time." These pictures are included in the book. Anna is intrepid, José is sweet but sturdy, and Henry is sucked into things against his will but proves helpful in the end. A lot of books have a main hero, but I liked meeting this ensemble cast.Capture the Flag is a very kid-friendly book, with exciting yet ultimately non-perilous peril. I can easily see it being turned into a movie. I'll just end by saying that the book's title deserves to be in the Clever Title Hall of Fame.First line: "They never should have unlocked the door."

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 







  
  
    Great Classroom Read-Aloud
  

*by C***E on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on September 30, 2012*

What do I like so much about 
  
Capture the Flag







  
  
    ? I personally find history fascinating, but I have a hard time selling "historical fiction" to most of our elementary school students. It seems dry and distant to them, and they have a hard time connecting to events in our past. 
  
Capture the Flag







  
  
     is a fast-paced mystery/adventure, set in contemporary time, but it includes historical details. These details will tie in with what students are studying in the classroom, and stir their interest in American history.The characters are believable middle school students (not sugary sweet, not juvenile delinquents) who find themselves in the midst of an intriguing crime. Someone has stolen the original Star Spangled Banner flag from the Smithsonian, and the three students are snowed in at a Washington, D.C. airport with the criminals and other interesting travelers. It's like the National Treasure movies, but with kids instead of adults solving the puzzle. I found that it was written at the right level for students to figure out the mystery at the same pace that the characters do, and to feel clever as they make those inferences.Fourth and fifth grade teachers at our school have been reading this book aloud to our students and thoroughly enjoying it. If you are a teacher or librarian, consider buying 
  
Capture the Flag







  
  
     to encourage your students' interest in history!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 







  
  
    fun and entertaining
  

*by K***N on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on April 7, 2022*

Great read for young kids….like a national treasure movie written just for them! Entertaining and lighthearted chase but just suspenseful enough for young readers.

---

## Why Shop on Desertcart?

- 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016
- 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories
- 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price
- 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members)
- 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection
- ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews

**Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.jp/products/4355434-capture-the-flag](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/4355434-capture-the-flag)

---

*Product available on Desertcart Japan*
*Store origin: JP*
*Last updated: 2026-02-22*