I knew from author interviews that wild rover no more. His final jacky faber book, wild rover no more, was published posthumously in september that year. He wrote childrens books for little, brown in the 70s. Jacky begins the series at twelve years old, and ends at nineteen. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. However, chloe soon arrives and warns jacky that authorities are after her. Forced to flee boston, she goes undercover as a governess for a prominent puritan family. She is an adventurous girl living in the 1800s, trying to find a balance between a happy life of freedom and a lawful one. Jacky takes three cruises to the caribbean on faber. When outed by a nosy postmaster, she deserts the respectability of her position, dons a leotard and slippers, and poses as a russian. Louis meyer, creator of the swashbuckling bloody jack adventure series starring intrepid mary jacky faber, died on july 29 in ellsworth, maine, of complications from hodgkins lymphoma. Meyer wanting to reach a young adult audience, he presents this in an easily accessible yet relatable.
The story is continued in curse of the blue tattoo, under the jolly roger, in the belly of the bloodhound, mississippi jack, my bonny light horseman, rapture of the deep, the wake of the lorelei lee, the mark of the golden dragon, viva jacquelina. Being an account of the further nautical adventures of jacky faber, and several more. All wcpl locations are closed through april 30, 2020. I recently came back around to finish the series through audible and the performance through the series is amazing and intriguing. When outed by a nosy postmaster, she deserts the respectability of her position, dons a leotard and slippers, and poses as a russian tightrope walker in a. Jacky faber is framed as passing confidential us information to the british. The next and final charge being brought against the defendant, jacky mary faber, is one of high treason against the people of the united states of america, intones judge thwackham, bestowing upon me a satisfied smile from his high perch. Being the last recorded account of the life and times of jacky faber. Meyer january 1, 1942 july 29, 2014, was a maine author. Meyers just published, seriesconcluding wild rover no more.
Jacky forms a close bond with irish seaman liam delaney, who teaches her how to play the penny whistle. The story is continued in curse of the blue tattoo, under the jolly roger, in the belly of the bloodhound, mississippi jack, my bonny light horseman, rapture of the. Being an account of the further adventures of jacky faber, taking care of business 20 wild rover no more. Meyers best book, it is a good summation of a great series.
Being an account of the misadventures of jacky faber, midshipman and fine lady, under the jolly roger. When outed by a nosy postmaster, she deserts the respectability of her position, dons a leotard and slippers, and poses as a russia. His series comprised of twelve novels, which were published from 2002 up to 2014. Wild rover no more is the perfect way to wrap up jacky s story. It was a fun ride, but it ran out of new ideas a few books ago. Being an account of the further adventures of jacky faber over the hills and far away 2012 boston jacky. Both these books made me nostalgic for book two, the curse of the.
She has dirty blonde hair, is under five feet tall, and weighs approximately ninety pounds she is often referred to by herself and others. There she tricks the talltale hero mike fink out of his flatboat, equips it as a floating casinoshowboat, and heads south to new orleans, battling m. Wild rover no more jacky faber is framed as passing confidential u. Jacky learns how to be a wife and mother, while trying to stay true to her nature. Nov 12, 2014 when i read boston jacky, i noted that it felt like the same old, same old, and the new elements introduced never go as far as they might. Being an account of the curious adventures of mary jacky faber, ships boy. If you have holds on the shelf, they will be held until we reopen. I have been reading the bloody jack series for at least ten years, and with its. The bloody jack adventures began in 2002 with the novel bloody jack. In wild rover no more, when jacky thinks its a good idea to send letters to her friends and tell them where she is when she is supposed to on the run from her own execution, this really approaches too dumb to live territory. Being an account of the curious adventures of mary jacky faber, ships boy is a historical novel by l.
Spoilers for wild rover no more, rated t for some mild sexuality, violence and language. Meyer is best known as the author of the bloody jack novels. Being an account of the curious adventures of mary jacky faber, ships boy, published in 2002. To ask other readers questions about wild rover no more, please sign up. Wild rover no more is the perfect way to wrap up jacky. Plucky piratical orphan jacky faber relies on luck and skill to avoid hangingyet againin this 12th and, sadly, final book of the stellar bloody jack series, published posthumously. When outed by a nosy postmaster, she deserts the respectability of her position, dons a leotard and slippers, and poses as a russian tightrope walker in a traveling circus. Nov 15, 2014 jacky faber is framed as passing confidential u. Dec 10, 2014 i have been reading the bloody jack series for at least ten years, and with its release last month, i have finally read the last book in the adventure. Dec 05, 2014 jacky faber is framed as passing confidential u. The intrepid jacky faber, having once again eluded british authorities, heads west, hoping that no one will recognize her in the wilds of america. When i saw that wild rover no more was going to be the final book in the bloody jack adventures, i felt. In mississippi jack, the fifth installment in the bloody jack series, the intrepid jacky faber, having once again eluded british authorities, heads west, hoping that no one will recognize her in the wilds of america.
Wild rover no more wild rover no more audiobook, by l. Being the last recorded account of the life and times of jacky faber bloody jack adventures paperback april 12, 2016 by l. Nov 05, 2014 but while jacky faber is bravely composing herself to meet her maker, she has friends hard at work to help her yet again cheat the hangman, in the rousing conclusion to l. Originally published on june the 6th, 2012, this novel helped introduce the character of mary jacky faber onto the literary scene. Being an account of the curious adventures of mary. Being the last recorded account of the life and times of jacky faber by l. The two reconcile after a heated argument and agree to marry once again. Plucky piratical orphan jacky faber relies on luck and skill to avoid hangingyet againin this 12th and. Being the last recorded account of the life and times of jacky faber 2014. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read wild rover no more. Meyer had completed the only novel series of his life just before his death and was successful in characterizing jacky faber very well.
Ezra opens a drawer and pulls out a slim white envelope. Its sad that there will be no more never be another account of the further adventures of jacky faber, there are other good authors out there just waiting for their books to. Mary jacky faber is the protagonist of the bloody jack series. Bloody jack adventure series, book 12 overdrive mp3 audiobook, overdrive listen. In 1809, just when it looks like jacky faber and her beloved jaimy will finally find their romance, jacky is accused of treason and must flee boston while her friends attempt to clear her name. Yes, i did, but i am done with the british navy as well, and british intelligence, too. Published november 4th 2014 by hmh books for young readers. Just when it looks like jacky faber and her beloved jaimy will. The fact that i have no idea where she is right now and have no means of. Meyer, the last recorded account of the life and times of jacky faber. The story is continued in curse of the blue tattoo, under the jolly roger, in the belly of the bloodhound.
Can she balance the duties of home and hearth with her duties to faber shipping. The 19yearold previously fled boston and foreswore men after she was publicly whipped by her disguised love interest, james jaimy fletcher boston. Being an account of the curious adventures of mary jacky faber, ships boy, curse of the blue tattoo. When i saw that wild rover no more was going to be the final book in the bloody jack adventures, i felt relief. In later books jacky behaves and is treated like someone far older then she actually is. The twelfth book in the series picks up right where boston jacky left off only to find the british intelligence in high pursuit of our beloved jacky faber on false charges of treason. Meyers bloody jack adventures in order of when the books were originally published which is also their chronological order. You might know of her earlier exploits from the biographical novels i have previously published concerning her wild adventures. Being the last recorded account of the life and times of jacky faber bloody jack adventures 9780544668423. Wild rover no more is the perfect way to wrap up jackys story.
There she tricks the talltale hero mike fink out of his flatboat, equips it as a floating casinoshowboat, and heads south to new orleans, battling murderous bandits, british. I remember picking these books up in middle school and devouring them until i got busy with my adult life. Meyer 2014, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. But the law soon catches up with her, and prospects do. Jacky takes three cruises to the caribbean on faber shipping business in order to clear her head.
He also wrote two childrens picture books and was a painter. I was saddened last month to see the title of the newest jacky faber book. I have been reading the bloody jack series for at least ten years, and with its release last month, i have finally read the last book in the adventure. During this time you will not be able to place new holds on physical materials. I am beginning this journal to record what i know of the most recent peregrinations of my dear friend jacky faber. And why not, for is this not the story of the year, the dread pirate and accused foul traitor, jacky faber, at last brought to justice. Eventually, jaimy returns to boston, not satisfied with how he left things. It is centered on an orphaned girl in london in the early 19th century. Meyer, he was best known for his youngadult historical series the jacky faber adventures, also known as the bloody jack series. Meyer had chosen for the last book in the series and that it would only be released in the event of his death. Wild rover no more is the twelfth and final novel in the bloody jack series. Bloody jack adventures fanfiction archive fanfiction. Its sad that there will be no more never be another account of the further adventures of jacky faber, there are other good authors out there just waiting for their books to become my next guilty pleasure.