Bloody Jack: Being an Account of the Curious Adventures of Mary "Jacky" Faber, Ship's Boy by L.A. Meyer

Bloody Jack: Being an Account of the Curious Adventures of Mary "Jacky" Faber, Ship's Boy

Bloody Jack #1

L.A. Meyer

fiction historical young adult adventurous fast-paced

301 pages | first published 2002

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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...
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Moods

adventurous 100%
funny 57%
lighthearted 47%
hopeful 23%
emotional 19%
dark 14%
tense 14%
inspiring 4%
mysterious 4%

Pace

fast 61%
medium 33%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 43% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 46% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 6%

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4.01

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