Mississippi Jack being an account of the further waterborne adventures of Jacky Faber, midshipman, fine lady, and the Lily of the West
In 1806, the exploits of Jacky Faber continue as she heads west to avoid capture by the British and discovers adventure aboard a keelboat on the mighty Mississippi River.
| Main Author: | Meyer, L. A. 1942- |
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| Format: | Books Print Book |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
Orlando :
Harcourt,
c2007.
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| Edition: | 1st ed. |
| Series: |
A Bloody Jack adventure ;
#05 |
| Subjects: |
| Summary: |
In 1806, the exploits of Jacky Faber continue as she heads west to avoid capture by the British and discovers adventure aboard a keelboat on the mighty Mississippi River. |
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| Item Description: |
Sequel: My bonny light horseman. Sequel to: In the belly of the bloodhound. |
| Physical Description: |
611 p. ; 22 cm. |
| Audience: |
Ages 12 and up. |
| Awards: |
A Junior Library Guild selection |
| ISBN: |
0152060030 (hardcover) 9780152060039 (hardcover) |
| Author Notes: |
He taught high school art in Massachusetts for seven years and then left to open art and design shops. His first novel for young readers, Bloody Jack: Being an Account of the Curious Adventures of Mary "Jacky" Faber, Ship's Boy, was published in 2002. It became the first book in the Bloody Jack Adventure series. He died from Hodgkin's lymphoma on July 29, 2014 at the age of 71. (Bowker Author Biography) |