Bloody Jack, L. A. Meyer
Bloody Jack, L. A. Meyer
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Bloody Jack
Being an Account of the Curious Adventures of Mary "Jacky" Faber, Ship's Boy

Author: L. A. Meyer

Narrator: Katherine Kellgren

Unabridged: 7 hr 22 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 01/22/2025

Synopsis

Life as a ship's boy aboard HMS Dolphin is a dream come true for Jacky Faber. Gone are the days of scavenging for food and fighting for survival on the streets of eighteenth-century London. Instead, Jacky is becoming a skilled and respected sailor as the crew pursues pirates on the high seas. There's only one problem: Jacky is a girl. And she will have to use every bit of her spirit, wit, and courage to keep the crew from discovering her secret. This could be the adventure of her life--if only she doesn't get caught...

Reviews

Goodreads review by Debbie

I loved this book. REminds me of the True COnfessions of Charolotte Doyle, btu for an older reader... From School Library Journal Grade 6-8-With the plague running rampant in London in 1797, Mary's parents and sister are soon counted among the dead. Left alone and penniless, the eight-year-old is ta......more

Goodreads review by Sarah

I completely loved the first half of this book. I loved Mary, I was totally enthralled by her experience on the streets of London and then on the ship and the whole thing was written in such a compelling voice that I really did not want to put it down. But then came the romance, which made Mary quite......more

Goodreads review by Gina

This book is about as much fun as Harry Potter...a coming of age story for a child with the odds stacked against her. And yes, BONUS, the heroine is a girl. I found it to be an engaging read with a novel setting and story line (for me). I'm so happy I picked up on the series!......more

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