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You Wouldn't Want to Be Books

In order from You Wouldn't Want to Sail With Christopher Columbus! to You Wouldn't Want to Be a Crusader!.

The You Wouldn't Want to Be series is a set of 2 chapter books by Fiona MacDonald, published between 2004 and 2005. Written for ages 8–12, most books run about 40 pages.

You Wouldn't Want to Sail With Christopher Columbus!
You Wouldn't Want to Be a Crusader!
You Wouldn't Want to Sail With Christopher Columbus!
You Wouldn't Want to Sail With Christopher Columbus!
You Wouldn't Want to Be a Crusader!
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

You Wouldn't Want to Sail With Christopher Columbus!
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$958
Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2004

You Wouldn't Want to Sail With Christopher Columbus!

By David Antram (Illustrator)

A poor boy's sea adventure with Columbus reveals history's dark side.

40 pages· 3,060 words· Est. 26 min read
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Summary: Step into the shoes of a young boy in Spain, yearning for adventure on the high seas. When he boards a ship led by Christopher Columbus, he embarks on a journey filled with peril and discovery. This interactive tale invites readers to navigate the treacherous waters of history, where humor and hardship collide. Will he survive the rough ride and uncover the secrets of the New World? Dive into a story where you become the hero, facing the challenges of exploration and the unknown.
The complete set

You Wouldn't Want to Be Series

2 books · Published 2004–2005

Series
Sale price
$958

You Wouldn't Want to Sail With Christopher Columbus!

Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2004

A poor boy's sea adventure with Columbus reveals history's dark side.

You Wouldn't Want to Be a Crusader!

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2005

Can you survive the perilous journey as a Crusader defending the Holy Land?

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Common Questions

How many books are in the You Wouldn't Want to Be series?

There are 2 books in the You Wouldn't Want to Be series. It began with You Wouldn't Want to Sail With Christopher Columbus! in 2004, and the newest book, You Wouldn't Want to Be a Crusader!, was published in 2005.

What ages are the You Wouldn't Want to Be books best for?

The series is best for ages 8–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

Which You Wouldn't Want to Be book is the longest?

You Wouldn't Want to Be a Crusader! is the longest book in the series at 3,309 words (40 pages).

Which You Wouldn't Want to Be book is the shortest?

You Wouldn't Want to Sail With Christopher Columbus! is the shortest at 3,060 words (40 pages).

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring You Wouldn't Want to Be to life.

01

Fiona MacDonald

Author
02

David Antram

Illustrator
03

Mark Bergin

Illustrator

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