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How I Became a Pirate
Average rating
4 out of 5
Based on 25,665 Ratings and 958 Reviews

Book Description
Young Jeremy Jacob is plucked from obscurity while innocently constructing a sand castle and is thrust into a brand-new life as a pirate. Captain Braid Beard and his crew recognize Jeremy as an exceptionally talented digger and they happen to be in desperate need of a digger to help them bury a treasure chest. Jeremy thinks a pirate life sounds like fun, as long as he's back the next day in time f... More
Book Information
PublisherHarcourt Children's Books
BindingHardcover (18 editions)
Reading LevelBaby to Pre-K
# of Pages44
ISBN-100152018484
ISBN-13978-0152018481
Publication Date09/01/2003
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About Melinda Long (Author) : Melinda Long is a published author of children's books. Some of the published credits of Melinda Long include How I Became a Pirate Doll: 9", Pirates Don't Change Diapers, Mis Amigos Los Piratas / How... more
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About David Shannon (Illustrator) : David Shannon is a published author and an illustrator of children's books. Some of the published credits of David Shannon include The Rough-Face Girl, A Bad Case of Stripes (Unabridged), Melvin Might... more
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12/12/2008 Klairanda Heestand said: Very cool book for a boy or a girl. The story really keeps a child interested. The illustrations by David Shannon of course are colorful, entertaining, and just really capture you.
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9/21/2008 Cari H. said: What a fun book!
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3/21/2007 Lily Fredrickson said: Jeremy Jacob recalls his stint as a pirate. He loves the relaxed rules. But after learning that pirates do not have a tender nature, he decides to return home. He talks the captain and crew to bury their treasure in a safe place: his backyard!
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