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Bloody Jack

By: L. A. Meyer
Narrated by: Katherine Kellgren
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Publisher's summary

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 18th-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.
Listen to the sequel, Curse of the Blue Tattoo.
©2003 L.A. Meyer (P)2007 Listen and Live Audio, Inc.

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  • Audie Award Winner, Children's Titles - Ages 12+, 2008

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Great Start To A Series!

This audiobook is great fun!! It's really exciting and so well-performed!! Mary is orphaned young in London and is forced to join a street gang for survival. But, her real dream is to see the world - and so she chops off her hair and becomes a ship boy for the H.M.S. Dolphin. While the story does take a few predictable turns, there are some surprises here, too. The characters (excluding the villains) are all likable - and I definitely am looking forward to seeing what happens next in the series!

The audio performance is really stellar - between the accents, the singing - it's great! The same woman reads the whole series, so I know where my Audible credits will be going! I really like it - and both my mom and a co-worker have listened to the whole series, too, which only adds to the fun!

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same yet new

Ive loved the books for years, but the audible version definitely adds something my own readings lacked. very well done

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Katherine Kellgren is a treasure

The narrator is the late Katherine Kellgeren and she brings this wonderful story to life. It is a pleasure for all ages and she is sorely missed.

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amazing

I have loved this book for years and wanted to reread it but don't usually have the time to sit down with a paper book any more so I found it here. I was a little worried about the reader after listening to the sample but the reviews raved about her and after I accidentally started it, they were right! she's amazing! the perfect Jackie! and now I'm on to the next book!

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Perfect story!

I love this book and series so much! I just re-read the first book and it absolutely does not disappoint

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Not just for young adults.

I enjoyed this book immensely. Well written, old fashion yarn with pathos, humor, danger and villainy. The sailor that goes after Jack in the rope locker took the story out of the realm for older children, 11-13 but a teen could manage the ramifications of the antagonists, Bliffil and Sloat. The performance was excellent. One of audible’s best.

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Great Fun!

I enjoy all 12 works of this series but this is one of the best of the litter. I have read AND listened to this book several times & I find I like Ms Kellgren's participation better each time. She is one of the best narrators out there. I also admire the attention to detail as Jacky states her cockney accent becomes more noticeable when she is excited or scared. The gradual refinement of Jacky's speech over the course of the series is also quite admirable. The book is well worth the read & borders on compulsory as a listen.

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One of the most amazing series.

This is by far one of the most amazing series I have ever come across. The adventures she goes on are light hearted and full of action and adventure. These are the type of books that will leave you smiling and wanting more at the end of each one. Please don't miss out. It's worth it.

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Not bad but not a fan

had a hard time finishing it not bad, I guess just not one I would recommend... to anybody

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Crush It

Awesome book! I will always keep this book in my collection. A must listen for all readers!! Love the narrator!

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