but even when everything seems perfect, trouble always manages to find her.īloody Jack is a series of twelve young adult novels by L.A. From there, she goes on numerous adventures all over Europe, America, and the open sea, makes unlikely friends, and falls in love. It's risky, but it certainly beats the bleak prospects of an orphan girl on the streets of London in 1803.
When an unexpected tragedy forces her to leave her old gang, Mary Faber dons boys' clothes, takes the name "Jack," and joins the Royal Navy as a ship's boy. There's only one problem: Jacky's a girl. Although Jacky's life as a member of Rooster Charlie's Gang is all right considering the circumstances, it's not enough-the sea calls with promises of fortune and high adventure, and Jacky has always wanted to see the Bombay Rat, the Cathay Cat, and the Kangaroo. Highly recommended for fans of historical fiction and pirates.Jacky Faber is a tough, resourceful urchin on the streets of London, capable of really anything you can imagine.
A first-rate read.” - Kirkus Reviews A Booklist Editors’ Choice A Bulletin Blue Ribbon Book A Junior Library Guild Selection A New York Public Library Book for the Teen Age Praise for The Curse of the Blue Tattoo: "Entertaining." - Booklist, starred review "Sure to please fans of the first title, this adventure-packed historical novel also stands on its own." - School Library Journal "Compelling." - VOYA (5Q-highest rating) A Junior Library Guild Selection An ALA Best Book for Young Adults Praise for Under the Jolly Roger: “A swashbuckling saga with a decidedly unconventional heroine.” - Booklist “Jacky is a wonderful character, full of high spirits, brains, and heart. Praise for Bloody Jack: * “A rattling good read.” - Publishers Weekly, starred review * “Although many fictional heroines have sailed in disguise before Jacky Faber, her coarse, cheeky street voice and naïve but observant take on shipboard life set her apart.” - The Bulletin, starred review “Marvelous.
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