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| In the Belly of the Bloodhound: Being an Account of a Particularly Peculiar Adventure in the Life of Jacky Faber (Bloody Jack Adventures) | 
 enlarge | Author: Louis A. Meyer
Publisher: Harcourt Paperbacks
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (22 reviews)
Sales Rank: 74602
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Paperback
Edition: 1
Reading Level: Young Adult
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 528
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.6
Dimensions (in): 6.8 x 4.3 x 1.7
ISBN: 0152061665
EAN: 9780152061661
ASIN: 0152061665
Publication Date: May 1, 2008
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 The Belly of the Bloodhound February 12, 2007
In the Belly of the Bloodhound is the 4th adventure of Jacky, an adventorus charactare in teh book who is a girl but was a orphan on the streets of London and then dressed up as a boy and got aboard a ship. In this book she returnes to her school the Lawson Pebody School for Fine Young Girls. She got there by the money she earned sialing after she was found out and was put in Boston. They gave her no choice. When she comes back she is greeter with the sight of her enemy Clarissa Howe of the Washington Howes and with friends like Amy Tevlen. One day they are going on a field trip but it turns out that Misstress Pimm is sick (the Head of the school) along with the faculty. So two strangers take them. The strangers turn out to be slave holders and take all the girls prisenors. They are going to be taken to Africa to be sold. Can thet escape of will they be sold?
My favories part was at the end when Jacky gets arrested for piracy. I thought it was very susspeceful and makes you wish the 5th book was out.
I would reccomend this book to adventure lovers and people who might be interested in what it was like back in the 1800s.
By: CS
A fascinating read for one and all! January 18, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Just a quickie to let those of you, who like me, are a far cry from high school days, that Jacky's adventures are as fascinating and exciting for us, as for those her own age. Bloodhound is non-stop adventure in a historical setting that brings the horror of the slaving trade home in a way not yet experienced. Three cheers for Lou for sharing such great story telling with those of us who adore a fantastic armchair adventure.
Fantastic January 16, 2007
6 out of 7 found this review helpful
I picked up the first Bloody Jack book just a month ago and could not put it down, it was that good. This is the second book in the series and I couldn't put it down either. It continues straight from where the first book ended so there isn't a feeling that you missed something in between. The book is highly entertaining and fun to read as we follow Jacky Faber through her time at the Lawson Peabody School for young ladies... and we all know that Jacky Faber AIN'T close to bein' a lady. I highly recommend this book and the others in the series:
Book 1: Bloody Jack: Being an Account of the Curious Adventure of Mary "Jacky" Faber, Ship's Boy
Book 2: Curse of the Blue Tattoo: Being an Account of the Misadventures of Jacky Faber, Midshipman, and Fine Lady
Book 3: Under the Jolly Roger: Being an Account of the Further Nautical Adventures of Jacky Faber
Book 4: In the Belly of the Bloodhound: Being an Account of the Particularly Peculiar Adventure in the Life of Jacky Faber
 A little burlesque on the Bloodhound November 29, 2006
This is a good continuation of the Jackie Faber novels but, like at least one other reviewer, I felt something was missing. For one thing, the gaggle of girls seemed too in-control of the situation on the slaver, making the trip to the slave market, by mid-novel, seem more a tedious pleasure cruise than a hell voyage. My repeated thought was "Why doesn't the captain just kill one of them--that'll shut 'em up?". Also, as an adult, male reader, I have to admit that Ms. Faber's budding sexuality throughout the series has always made me a little uneasy, as if I'd stumbled upon a good looking couple having sex on a park bench and couldn't tear myself away. I don't mind this for myself (although a little voice in my head sometimes whispered "This stuff must appeal to pedophiles" while reading earlier books), but I'm not sure I'd want my adolescents reading this novel. In particular, if my 13-year-old daughter (did I have one) regarded Jackie as her heroine, I'd be a little worried for her. Finally, I felt it was gratuitous of the author to present the men in this novel (and throughout the series?) in an almost universally negative way. They are all either old letches, young letches, stupid as posts, rakes, and/or easily manipulated tools. The only male character presented in a positive way is Higgins, but given his presumed sexual orientation, one wonders if he's not the exception that proves the rule? Despite these criticisms, I've thoroughly enjoyed the entire series, and this one kept me reading far into the night (but feeling guilty for it in unexpected ways).
best book in the whole world!! November 15, 2006
Ok... i have read all the bloody jack books in the seires and what can i say? they are the best books in the world because i am a very fussy reader. i can tell if i dont like a book if i dont read it fast enough but the bloody jack books well i could read the lot in under a month!! (if i wernt for postige) i really cant weight for the next book!!
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