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When Braid Beard's pirate crew invites Jeremy Jacob to join their voyage, he jumps right on board. Buried treasure, sea chanteys, pirate talk--who wouldn't go along? Soon Jeremy Jacob knows all about being a pirate. He throws his food across the table and his manners to the wind. He hollers... read more

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David goes on an adventure with some pirates.

Characters/People edit see section history

  • Jeremy Jacobs: A little boy who is a great digger!
  • Dad: Jeremy's father who tries to put the umbrella up.
  • Mom: Jeremy's mom who was putting sunscreen on his sister.
  • Little Sister: Jeremy's sister.
  • Braid Beard: The Captain of the pirates.
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First Sentence edit see section history

Pirates have green teeth-when they have any teeth at all.

Series & Lists edit see section history

This is book 1 of 3 in How I Became a Pirate. (standard series)

Followed by Pirates Don't Change Diapers.

Authors & Contributors edit see section history

  1. Melinda Long (Author)
  2. David Shannon (Illustrator)

First Edition edit see section history

Original Language: English
Publisher: Harcourt, Inc.
Country: United States
Publication Date: 2003
ISBN: 0152018484
Page Count: 44

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Notes for Parents edit see section history

Reading Level: Ages 4-8

Fun readaloud.

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