Reading Metrics
Grade Level
Lower Grades (LG K-3)
Book Level
3.0
Points
0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction
Fiction
Word Count
413
Points per Word
0.001211
Page Count
32
Points per Page
0.015625
Description
A boat captain and his men battle Bill McGrew and his pirate crew on the Erie Canal in a rhyming tale inspired by a folksong.
Quick Summary
The bouncy rhyming text turns a little-known slice of American history into a rowdy read-aloud showdown. Kids will love shouting along with the rhythm as canal boat captains clash with pirate crews in a battle of witty verses. If your kid likes "Pirates: The True Diary of Carly Ann Potter Story of the Real Blackbeard," they'll adore this shorter, sillier take on historical outlaws. Perfect for ages 5-7 or grades K-2.