Feb 08, 2017BookHaven rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This is my favorite young adult series of all time. The protagonist, Jacky, is just so funny and the adventures are never dull. Up until as late as three in the morning I sat just to finish it. Work next day rather owl eyed, but oh, the…
An exciting adventure tale that will be of interest to both girls and boys. The audiobook narration by Katherine Kellgren adds so much to the enjoyment of the story. One proviso for young listeners: there is one scene in the book where a…
A street urchin disguises herself as a ships boy and recasts her life as Jacky Faber. Rip-roaring adventure on the high seas is only the beginning of this ongoing series about a super strong girl who any one would want to be friends with.…
The 12 and UP is highly recomended. This is not a story for the faint of heart. Although not as grizzly as an adult novel would be, it is still graphic in its descriptions of death and "salty seamens ways".
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Nov 07, 2012Elizabeth_L_W rated this title 0.5 out of 5 stars
I was NOT very fond of this book in the least! It started great, I liked it but then at about the middle of the book it got all weird and nasty. Not a kids or YA read I would recommend to parents for their children!
Jacky Faber is used to fighting for survival as an orphan on the streets of London. When the HMS Dolphin is hiring ship boys for an exciting new voyage, Jack finally has a chance to escape life on the streets, to fight pirates, and pursue…
Nov 10, 201121221018293347 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
this quick moving book is an adventure on the high seas. Young Jack looks after herself by getting work on a ship and then earning herself the reputation of Bloody Jack during a battle with pirates. There is a bit of a romantic undertone…
Oct 13, 2011inthemeantimes rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This book is so good! It's really exciting and keeps you reading. :)
I'm so in love with this series and have all the others on hold!! :)
Every reader should read this series.
Sep 17, 2011jackmane rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
A really fun and interesting book really good read good for anyone who are into pirates and sailors type of books. It was a great feat, the fact that she managed to survive on the street and also the many things she did after that.
Aug 09, 2011erkie rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
A Fantastic series! Could not put it down and although I don't usually like to re-read books, I'm now re-reading this series for the third time! Jacky is a great character, full of life and mischief. You can't help but cheer her on. …
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