Bloody Jack

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. . . .

• Girl Disguised as a Boy: Jacky Faber must keep her wits about her—and her secret hidden—as she navigates the rough-and-tumble world of a British warship.
• Young Adult Historical Fiction: Step back into the gritty streets of eighteenth-century London and the treacherous high seas in a meticulously researched coming-of-age story.
• Action-Packed Adventure: From chasing down pirates to surviving the dangers of life at sea, this story is filled with thrilling action and narrow escapes.
• Strong Female Character: Resourceful, courageous, and fiercely independent, Jacky is a heroine readers will root for as she fights for her place in a man’s world.