Bloody Jack

"A rattling good read." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) *ALA Best Book for Young Adults *Book Sense 76 Pick *Booklist Editors' Choice *Georgia Peach Book Award for Teen Readers 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... "A memorable piece of historical fiction."-- Booklist (starred review) L.A. Meyer, an artist, lives with his wife in a small fishing village on the down east coast of Maine. They have two sons. He has been an art teacher, an illustrator, a designer and a naval officer. Bloody Jack is his first novel. Katherine Kellgren has appeared on stage in London, New York and Frankfurt. Her recent work includes everything from the role of Laura in a regional production of The Glass Menagerie, to appearances on Comedy Central. She has recorded numerous audiobooks including winners of the AudioFile Earphones Award and the Peabody Award. She is a graduate of The London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art.