How I Became a Pirate
by Melinda Long, David Shannon
How I Became a Pirate by Melinda Long, David Shannon holds a highly rated rating of 4.07 out of 5, based on 21.6K reader ratings. First published in 2003. The book spans 44 pages.
About How I Became a Pirate
Pirates have green teeth—when they have any teeth at all. I know about pirates, because one day, when I was at the beach building a sand castle and minding my own business, a pirate ship sailed into view.So proclaims Jeremy Jacob, a boy who joins Captain Braid Beard and his crew in this witty look at the finer points of pirate life by the Caldecott Honor–winning illustrator David Shannon and the storyteller Melinda Long. 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, richly textured illustrations that suit the story to a T.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Melinda Long, David Shannon |
| Published | 2003 |
| Pages | 44 |
| Genres | Fiction, Fantasy, Arts & Photography, Books |
| Average Rating | 4.07 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 21,554 |
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What genre is How I Became a Pirate?
How I Became a Pirate is categorized as Fiction, Fantasy, Arts & Photography, Books. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is How I Became a Pirate worth reading?
Based on 21.6K reader ratings, How I Became a Pirate has an average score of 4.07 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is How I Became a Pirate?
How I Became a Pirate has 44 pages. It is a relatively quick read.
Who wrote How I Became a Pirate?
How I Became a Pirate was written by Melinda Long, David Shannon. It was first published in 2003.
What is the ISBN for How I Became a Pirate?
The ISBN-13 for How I Became a Pirate is 9780152018480.0.
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