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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2004 · Est. 26 min read
You Wouldn't Want to Sail With Christopher Columbus!
By David Antram (Illustrator)
Part of the You Wouldn't Want to Be series
A poor boy's sea adventure with Columbus reveals history's dark side.
3.8/5 Goodreads · 186 ratings
40 pages· 3,060 words· Est. 26 min read
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Bookroo's 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.
From the publisher
Get ready…as a poor boy living in Spain you dream of exploring the world by sea.This interactive series will enthrall young and reluctant readers (Ages 8-12) by making them part of the story, inviting them to become the main character. Each book uses humorous illustrations to depict the sometimes dark and horrific side of life during important eras in history. Get ready…as a poor boy living in Spain you dream of exploring the world by sea. You manage to get on board a ship heading west, under the command of Christopher Columbus. It’s a Rough Ride!
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 40
- Words
- 3,060
- Reading age
- 8–11
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- IG810L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 4.7
- F&P level
- ~S
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- MG
- AR quiz
- 164751
Publication
- Published
- March 1, 2014
- First published
- June 1, 2004
- Publisher
- Franklin Watts
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780531228531
- LCCN
- 2013035583
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