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.