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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.
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©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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LOVED IT!!!!!! FANTASTIC LISTEN!!!!

Katherine Kellgren is amazing in reading this amazing story. If you are looking for a great book that has been narrated in a fantastic way, then this book is for you.

I can't wait to listen to the next in this series.

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My Favorite Series, EVER

I think that says it all but this is the most entertaining historical fiction I have ever listened to. I am forty something but Katherine Kellgren captures my imagination and Jackie Faber is just such a joy to follow. I love how L A Meyer tackles some pretty harsh subjects with frankness, not sugarcoating history. At the same time you meet such amazing characters you end each book upbeat and wanting more.

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Hold on for a really sad beginning, but great book

Would you consider the audio edition of Bloody Jack to be better than the print version?

Yes, Katherine Kellgren is one of audible's best! her singing is great, and she is so enthusiastic in her reading, especially when Jackie gets excited, that she is almost exhausting!

What did you like best about this story?

Our heroine is truly lovable, she is not perfect but completely good-hearted. She has a few moments in the book when she makes the decision that you want to scream at her not to, but mostly her character is pretty authentic.

What about Katherine Kellgren’s performance did you like?

All of it, she's a star. It's great when the narrator can sing!

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

absolutely, I stayed in my car for an hour waiting to find a good stopping point, then just put on my headphones and cleaned the house so I didn't have to turn it off.

Any additional comments?

I don't like depressing books, and the first hour of the book had me ready to quit, but I'm really glad I held on. The whole series is great!

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Loved it!

What a fun book, well researched, well written and well read with a plausable story line. I'm looking forward to reading them all.

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Most favorite book EVER

I wish I had been able to read this when I was about 10 or so. Alas, it had not been written yet. This character lives within me, as I am certain it does within many others.
Katherine Kellgren will long be THE voice for Jacky, but L.A. Meyer created the voice of the willful, strong, courageous pirate inside me. Thank you L.A. Meyer for creating these books, Thank you Katherine for reading them so brilliantly, and Thank you AUDIBLE for making them available for me to read over and over and over again.

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amazing audio performance

The story and characters are enjoyable but the narration is outstanding and elevates it to the next level.

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Highly entertaining

Story was highly entertaining and unexpectedly insightful into turn-of-the-century England (1800). I liked it so much, I am listening to the next book in the series.

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it was alright.

I think I would have enjoyed it more if I had read this when I was younger. the romance parts just got on my nerves a little but the rest of the story was worth getting.

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Good listenin' f'r adults, too

We loik'd it, me 'usband 'n' me -- good storytellin' to pass long hours on the car trips, it was. Lookin' fo'ward to 'er next adventures, we is.
Not so sure its for the wee bairns, though. Touchy stuff ahead.


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My first audio book and I will never forget it

Would you listen to Bloody Jack again? Why?

Yes probably just to see if I enjoy it as much the second time.

What did you like best about this story?

It totally caught me off guard. It is not my usual genre and I picked it because of the reader and I thought Katherine Kellgren did a stellar job of the book and I will definitely be looking for more of her work.

My motivation for purchasing this book was to pass the time on a 5 hour drive to a conference. Not only did it keep me awake for the drive - I was waiting for breaks so that I could continue listening and was exited for the drive home so I could hear more of the story.

I'm just concerned that possibly it will be hard to live up to the expectations for audio books after starting with this one hahaha.

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