Monday, December 28, 2009
Bloody Jack by L.A. Meyer
12/28/2009 | Posted by
Sarah (My World of Books)
Published: June 2004
Genre: Young Adult
Series: Bloody Jack #1
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Book Description:
Jacky Faber is used to fighting for survival. For an orphan on the streets of eighteenth-century London, every day starts with begging and ends with an empty stomach. But now luck is finally on Jacky's side-a departing warship is taking on ship's boys, and Jacky jumps at the chance to pursue pirates and riches beyond imagination. 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 her crew from discovering her secret. This could be the adventure of her life-if only she doesn't get caught....(Back of book)
Review:
I discovered this book about two maybe three years ago. At the time I was still reading Harry Potter Fan Fiction and one of the favorite ships I used to read was Lily and James. A few of the stories I read were about James being a pirate. For one of the stories, the author said her inspiration for the story was the Bloody Jack series. I went to Borders and found the first book on the shelf, sat at the store, read the first two chapters, and fell in love with little Mary "Jacky" Faber.
The novel starts with little Mary as she tries to survive on the streets of London as a member of Rooster Charlie's gang. She had lost her family due a plague that had sweep through London, leaving her penniless and alone. After the death of a much beloved character, Mary decides she cannot live in the streets any longer and must find a way to make it in the world. Her solution is pretend to be a boy, cut her hair, and she renames herself Jack Faber. She is chosen to be a Ship's Boy on the HMS Dolphin and here her adventures begin.
I had so much fun reading reading this novel. Mary has very thick street British accent and it was so much fun to read. The plot is intriguing and you hope Jacky doesn't get caught. There are some amazing characters in this novel and throughout the series. I highly recommend this novel.
Rating: 5 stars-Absolutely Perfect
I absolutely loved this book! The plot was amazing. The characters were unique and memorable. Everyone MUST read this book!
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