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How I Became a Pirate

David Shannon, Melinda Long

Ages 4–8

Readers rate it 3.7 (11 on Hardcover)

48 pages · Released Sep 3, 2026

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How I Became a Pirate parent’s guide: what’s inside

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A note for parents

This is a lighthearted picture book about a child who imagines joining pirates, featuring whimsical adventure and humor appropriate for early readers. The story celebrates curiosity and imagination while ultimately affirming family bonds and home. It contains minimal content concerns and offers gentle messages about belonging and adventure.

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From the publisher

Jeremy Jacob joins Braid Beard and his pirate crew and finds out about pirate language, pirate manners, and other aspects of their life. Jeremy Jacob joins Braid Beard and his pirate crew and finds out about pirate language, pirate manners, and other aspects of their life.

Shelved under

  • Fantasy
  • Young Adult
  • Adventure
  • Fiction
  • Spanish
  • Family
  • Pirates
  • Imagination
  • Friends
  • Juvenile fiction
  • Children's fiction
  • Pirates, fiction

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ISBN 9780152018481 · Harcourt

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