Bloody Jack: Being an Account of the Curious Adventures of Mary 'Jacky' Faber, Ship's Boy

L. A. Meyer

Jun 2004 · Bloody Jack Adventures Book 1 · Sold by HarperCollins

About this ebook

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. . . .

Ratings and reviews

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS BOOK!!! I started reading last year and unfortunately i have only gotten to book 2-3. I got it from my school library and since the books were pretty big and i was busy without a lot of time, i kinda had to speed read and miss some details. But overall great plot and rly interesting along with the pictures i get in my mind. :)

Began the Bloody Jack Journey about 12 years ago, read the series up to" My Bonny Light Horseman" and had forgot about the series after I graduated High School. I still love the series and wish there was more to the finale, but I understand why it came to an end. I will continue to re-read this series and hopefully get my daughter to also appreciate the wonderful world of Jacky Faber.

My all time favourite books! Being a woman in a world where only men really thrive... and how to get around that! Cunning adventures and fantastic series of books... great for the young adventurer!

About the author

L. A. Meyer (1942–2014) was the acclaimed writer of the Bloody Jack Adventure series, which follows the exploits of an impetuous heroine who has fought her way up from the squalid streets of London to become an adventurer of the highest order. Mr. Meyer was an art teacher, an illustrator, a designer, a naval officer, and a gallery owner. All of those experiences helped him in the writing of his curious tales of the beloved Jacky Faber. Visit www.jackyfaber.com for more information on the author and his books.