
By Melinda Long, David Shannon (Illustrator)
A boy's pirate adventure reveals unexpected truths about life at sea.
Jeremy Jacob's beach day turns into a wild pirate adventure when Captain Braid Beard's crew invites him aboard. He learns to shout like a pirate and toss food, but discovers the downsides—no bedtime stories or goodnight kisses. As Jeremy navigates the thrilling chaos of pirate life, he must decide if the freedom is worth the comforts he's left behind. Will he embrace the pirate code, or yearn for home? Dive into this swashbuckling tale filled with humor and unexpected lessons, where the high seas hold more than just treasure.
In this New York Times bestseller illustrated by Caldecott Honor-winning illustrator David Shannon, a boy sets off on a pirate adventure–with surprising results! When a pirate ship sails by, young Jeremy learns how to say “scurvy dog,” sing sea chanteys, and throw food . . . but he also learns that there are no books or good night kisses on board: “Pirates don’t tuck.” A swashbuckling adventure with fantastically silly illustrations.
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