Books : Mississippi Jack: Being an Account of the Further Waterborne Adventures of Jacky Faber, Midshipman, Fine Lady, and Lily of the West (Bloody Jack Adventures)
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Type of bind: Hardcover
EAN num: 9780152060039
ISBN number: 0152060030
Label: Harcourt Children's Books
Manufacturer: Harcourt Children's Books
Quantity: 1
Page Count: 624
Printing Date: September 01, 2007
Publishing house: Harcourt Children's Books
Age index: Young Adult
Sale Popularity Level: 72096
Studio: Harcourt Children's Books
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The intrepid Jacky Faber, having once again eluded British authorities, heads west, hoping that no one will recognize her in the wilds of America. There she tricks the tall-tale hero Mike Fink out of his flatboat, equips it as a floating casino-showboat, and heads south to New Orleans, battling murderous bandits, British soldiers, and other scoundrels along the way. Will Jacky's carelessness and impulsive actions ultimately cause her beloved Jaimy to be left in her wake?
Bold, daring, and downright fun, Jacky Faber proves once again that with resilience and can-do spirit, she can wiggle out of any scrape . . . well, almost.
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A creative and excellent book, for any age. I love this series, and this book has so far been the most memorable. The best word to describe this book, and this series really, is fun. The characters are memorable and complex, such as the rascal Mike Fink, and weren't as flat as most characters in Young Adult books. The storytelling was great and the book captured the 19th century frontier very well. Can't wait to read the subsequent one.
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Well, Jacky isn't your usual heroine. You know that right from the start of Bloody Jack. And, now she's taken to swindling swindlers, card sharping and pushing the limit of even her wide bounds on propriety. All I have to say is, "Thank heavens!" Anyone sick of simpering, sweet, self-deluded heroines need not dip into the tales of Mary "Jacky" Faber. But, those girls who have longed for a heroine who gets into some sticky situations and manages through brains and cunning and good friends, to save herself and others along the way, this is your kind of series. Mississippi Jack also gives us a look into the trials of her mostly betrothed, Jaimy. He may be an officer of the British navy, but he sometimes slips morally lower than Jacky and yet she's the one always apologizing. All in all, it's a very, very good read. Let's hope L.A. Meyer has more up his clever sleeves!
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Jacky's adventures continue to get better and better. Never a dull moment when the notorious Bloody Jack is around. From stealing a river boat to ending up in the arms of another dashing military man to tar and feathers, it amazing the girl ends up in one piece at the end of the day. Jacky also manages to add to her on going repertoire of names, whether it's from mates, Indians, or lovers. Don't miss this exciting tale into the further trouble makings of Bloody Jack!
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Truly this is a great read that should appeal to girls as well as boys, teens to seniors. Lovers of historical fiction will note that the perils Jacky faces were quite real to the time period; violence brought about by greed, streets paved more by treachery then gold. This time especially Meyer's has outdone himself with characters that make us cringe or perhaps laugh out loud each time they walk, or stagger, across the page. They are all there, the river men and women of the time, all races, all walks of life, all brought to us through the eyes of a teenage girl who has had to live by her wits, dreaming her dreams, while facing each day with courage and determination.
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My daughter loves this series and was delighted with this recent book. It is long, but she had it read in a matter of days - couldn't put it down! Great to have a book with a girl as a pirate!
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