How I Became a Pirate
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2003 · Est. 8 min read-aloud

How I Became a Pirate

By Melinda Long, David Shannon (Illustrator)

A boy's pirate adventure reveals unexpected truths about life at sea.

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44 pages· 956 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud
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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.

From the publisher

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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Format
Hardcover
Pages
44
Words
956
Reading age
4–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
470L
Themes & topics
Books about piratesBooks about beachesBooks about treasureBooks about childhoodBooks about soccer
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.2
F&P level
~M
Publication
Published
September 1, 2003
Publisher
Harcourt Inc
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780152018481

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