Boston Jacky
A Bloody Jack Adventure

I loved this book. REminds me of the True COnfessions of Charolotte Doyle, btu for an older reader... From School Library Journal Grade 6-8-With the plague running rampant in London in 1797, Mary's parents and sister are soon counted among the dead. Left alone and penniless, the eight-year-old is ta......more

I completely loved the first half of this book. I loved Mary, I was totally enthralled by her experience on the streets of London and then on the ship and the whole thing was written in such a compelling voice that I really did not want to put it down. But then came the romance, which made Mary quite......more

This book is about as much fun as Harry Potter...a coming of age story for a child with the odds stacked against her. And yes, BONUS, the heroine is a girl. I found it to be an engaging read with a novel setting and story line (for me). I'm so happy I picked up on the series!......more

I love, love, LOVE all of the Bloody Jack books. She does edge a little into Mary Sue territory at times, but not in typical ways for a female character. She's kind of like an adolescent female version of Jack Ryan (Patriot Games, etc).......more

I'll admit it! One of my guilty pleasure reads is era-pieces in which women disguise themselves as men. Also, most all piratey situations. Enter a novel about a girl dressing as a boy...not a pirate. But close. Give me that old time religion! This was a fun little book! The progression of Mary "Jacky"......more