Bloody jack adventure has 25 entries in the series. Jack reacher is a fictional character and the protagonist of a series of crime thriller novels by british author lee child. Favorite answer the wake of the lorelei lee just came out, and the working title for the 9th book is the mark of the golden dragon. The series follows jacky faber, an orphaned girl living on the streets of london during the late. I am listing bloody jack as appropriate for high school age, but i dont recommend it. This series gets even better from book to book as jacky goes from street urchin, to sailor, to fine lady in training to pirate, to pioneer, etc. Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide. To create a series or add a work to it, go to a work page. Meyer 19422014 was a painter and an author of childrens books, best known for his young adult historical novels in the jacky faber adventure series, also known as the bloody jack series. Being an account of the curious adventures of mary jacky faber, ships boy is a historical novel by l.
The story is continued in curse of the blue tattoo, under the jolly roger. Meyer is a fun and fascinating story of a young orphan girl who goes to sea. Being an account of the further adventures of jacky faber, jewel of the east, vexation of the west, and pearl of the south china sea bloody jack adventures book 9 4. Make bloody jack adventures into a movie home facebook.
What is the 9th book of the bloody jack series by l. After leaving the us army as a major in its military police at age 36. Download and read online for free bloody jack by l a meyer. Meyers bloody jack adventures, a riproaring youngadult series applauded for its alluring combination of adventure, romance, history, and humor. An educated orphan girl escapes her life of crime on the squalid streets of 1801 london by disguising herself as a boy on a british warship, where she experiences adventure and romance. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. Bloody jack adventures 12 book series kindle edition. Jackys second worst nightmare as a ships boy in bloody jack, as stripping for a lashing will reveal her true gender. This is a dedication written and read by katherine kellgren, narrator of the bloody jack series of novels, for the extraordinary author l. An educated orphan girl escapes her life of crime on the squalid streets of 1801 london by disguising herself as a boy on a british warship, where she experiences adventure and romance while persevering against injustice and inequality. In some cases, as with chronicles of narnia, disagreements about order necessitate the creation of more than one series. Free download or read online the secret war pdf epub jack blank adventure series book. It is centered on an orphaned girl in london in the early 19th century. There are 24 books in lee childs highly successful jack reacher series, with another heading our way this autumn plus one short story collection.
The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 525 pages and is available in hardcover format. The success and popularity of the series has paved the way for a television adaptation by hbo under the title true blood, a series that as of yet has spawned six seasons. Being an account of the curious adventures of mary. Meyer is an american author of young adult historical fiction, namely his bloody jack adventure series. Posing as a lad in the late 1790s, a spunky orphan girl secures a job as a ships boy in the british navy, a position that becomes compromised by her evolving maturity and love for a fellow crewmember. The series premiered in september 7, 2008 and is scheduled to air its 7th and final season on june 22, 2014. When her gangs leader is murdered, she takes his clothes and masquerades as a boy. Being an account of the further waterborne adventures of jacky faber, midshipman, fine lady, and lily of the west by l. Being an account of the curious adventures of mary jacky faber, ships boy bloody jack adventures author.
The vivacious jacky faber returns in the tenth tale in l. Being an account of the curious adventures of mary jacky faber, ships boy, curse of the blue tattoo. Not sure when it is going to be published, but hopefully soon because i love this series and i want to know what happens next. My niece and her crowd are quite enamored of the books. Meyer 19422014 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. This story stars one of jackaroes supporting cast, a schoolgirl by the name of elspeth, first introduced in the 4th book. Bloody jack adventures is a series of ya historical fiction novels by american novelist l. It also references several other characters first introduced in the curse of the blue tattoo. Bloody jack adventures fanfiction archive fanfiction. Reduced to begging and thievery in the streets of london, a thirteenyearold orphan disguises herself as a boy and connives her way onto a british warship set for high sea adventure in search of pirates. The series follows jacky faber, an orphaned girl living on the streets of london during the late 18th century. Dec 27, 2014 this is a dedication written and read by katherine kellgren, narrator of the bloody jack series of novels, for the extraordinary author l.
Posing as a lad in the late 1790s, a spunky orphan girl secures a job as a ships boy in the british navy, a position that becomes compromised by her evolving maturity and love for a fellow. Nov 28, 2010 yes there will be a 9th book thank goodness. He got the idea for his jacky faber character when he was listening to british and celtic folk music. Jackie gradually becomes an expert at identifying key people and winning their sympathy. Oct 19, 2010 the wake of the lorelei lee just came out, and the working title for the 9th book is the mark of the golden dragon. I enjoyed the misadventures that jacky was always getting into, and i liked how she was smart and intuitive. Meyer, a debut novelist, has penned a rousing oldtime girls adventure story, with an outsized heroine who is equal parts gutsy and vulnerable, then sets her loose on a piratehunting vessel in. Gone are the days of scavenging for food and fighting for. Bloody jack adventures 12 book series kindle edition from book 1. Being an account of the misadventures of jacky faber, midshipman and fine lady, under the jolly roger. Bloody jack seems to talk about sex, sexuality and gives a nuance that abuse is wrong, but there is not a sense of balance.
He was born in pennsylvania, and his father was a us army office, so he spent much of his childhood moving around with his family. Mary jacky fabers adventures began in london in 1797. This story stars one of jackaroes supporting cast, a schoolgirl by the name of elspeth, first introduced in the 4th. Make bloody jack adventures into a movie 409 likes. Originally written and posted to the bloody jack boards over halloween 2011.
The wake of the lorelei lee just came out, and the working title for the 9th book is the mark of the golden dragon. Meyer19422014 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. I first heard about these books when i was looking at the odyssey awards which are given for the best audio books for children and teens each year and every year one of this series has been honored. The common knowledge section now includes a series field. You might want to join the excellent bloody jack boards, a. Being an account of the further adventures of jacky faber, jewel of the east, vexation of the west, and pearl of the south china sea. The first edition of the novel was published in august 9th 2011, and was written by matt myklusch. Enter the name of the series to add the book to it. Bloody jack by l a meyer at the best online ebook storage. Life as a ships boy aboard hms dolphin is a dream come true for jacky faber. There are soon to be 9 in the series a new volume to be released this fall, i believe. I have a 12 year old and i would strongly discourage her from reading this book. Both jacky and clarissa get lashes in book 4 and jaimy takes his licks in book 8.
Jacky will try her hand at anything, sometimes disastrously, often hilariously and she never fails to find both trouble and adventure. I would recommend this to my daughter and any of my friends who enjoy women involved in adventure. These people are making a petition to make the best book series into a movie. Being an account of the curious adventures of mary jacky faber, ships boy by l. Bloody jack adventureseries overdrive rakuten overdrive. The complete series list for bloody jack adventures l. Meyer is a fun and fascinating story of a young orphan girl who goes to sea disguised as a boy on the hms dolphin.
You might want to join the excellent bloody jack boards, a forum about the books. Meyer, the bloody jack series is a popular line of book set within the young adult historical genre. Meyer 19422014 was a painter and an author of childrens books, best known for his young adult historical novels in the jacky faber adventure series, also known as. The dolphin is first off to the mediterranean and then the caribbean to fight pirates. Being an account of the further nautical adventures of jacky faber, and several more. Romance, adventure, drama, and a heroine that makes you alternately cheer and wish to throttle her. The main characters of this fantasy, science fiction story are. Based around an orphan named mary faber, they chronicle. Being an account of the curious adventures of mary jacky faber, ships boy, curse of the.