How to Live Like a Caribbean Pirate

December 15, 2016
Grades 4-6 The lighthearted tone and abundant cartoon-style illustrations of the books in the How to Live Like . . . series bring some of history's most exciting professions to life. Each sets the scene with the appropriate time and place before introducing a fictional figure to guide readers through the lifestyle or training required for these positions; cultural and historical context pads out the narrative. Another young boy is kidnapped by pirates in A Caribbean Pirate and forced to work aboard Blackbeard's ship. Pirate punishments, weapons, fashion, and rules make for a lively read. These high-interest titles read like graphic novels, and although their information is relatively light (and uncited), they are perfect for piquing interest and engaging reluctant readersthough a girl guide or two would have been welcome.(Reprinted with permission of Booklist, copyright 2016, American Library Association.)