How I Became a Pirate
by Melinda Long and David Shannon
In this New York Times bestseller illustrated by Caldecott Honor-winning illustrator... read more
19 Total Resources 3 Awards View Text Complexity Discover Like Books
- Grade
- PK-5
- Genre
- Adventure
- Humor
- Picture Book
Year Published 2003
Word Count 958
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 470L
- ATOS Reading Level: 3.1
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 71622, 0.5 AR Points
- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
- Social Studies
- Lists With This Book
- Sample: Tumblebooks
Our Original Resources 5
Audio Name Pronunciation with David Shannon
Created by TeachingBooks
Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
Created by TeachingBooks
Cultural Representation Reflection
Created by TeachingBooks
View Comprehensive Text Complexity Measures
Created by TeachingBooks
Submit Qualitative Text Complexity Rubric
Created by TeachingBooks
About the Authors 5
Audio Name Pronunciation with David Shannon
Created by TeachingBooks
Author Interviews 2
Interview with David Shannon
Created by Mackin Community
Interview with David Shannon
Created by KidLit TV
Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 7
Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
Created by TeachingBooks
Cultural Representation Reflection
Created by TeachingBooks
English Language Arts Activities from Melinda Long
Created by Melinda Long
Activity Guide from Harcourt
Created by Harcourt
Enrichment Guide from First Stage
Created by First Stage
Lesson Plan from LibrarySparks
Created by LibrarySparks
Lesson Plan from Reading to Kids
Created by Reading to Kids
Book Readings 1
Audiobook Excerpt narrated by Johnny Heller
Created by Recorded Books
Book & Adaptation Websites 1
App for How I Became a Pirate
Created by Oceanhouse Media
Awards & Distinctions 3
ALSC Notable Children's Books, 1995-2022
Commended, 2004
Notable Children’s Books in the Language Arts Award, 1997-2022
Selection, 2004
Lasting Connections, 2000 - 2020
Selection, 2003
Images courtesy of publishers, organizations, and sometimes their Twitter handles.
