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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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 Not Under 13, But Whatever This is a great read October 17, 2006
This book only received four stars because on its own it's not spectacular, but as an extension of the Bloody Jack series it does hold its own. This book is a good follow-up to the other Bloody Jack books. It's not the most rollicking tale of the bunch, but gives readers a more subtle adventure. Although I found the the main body of the book a tad tedious, I still enjoyed it as a whole. Jacky's colorful cahracter carries the story along when it starts to drag, as do the personalities of the other girls. One of my favorite parts of the book is when Jacky tells stories of her life on the streets in London. It gives you a better glimpse at her past and how far she has come from the little beggar of her childhood. I will warn you though, the ending is a killer cliff-hanger.
 Once again, Jacky Faber kicks pirate booty... October 15, 2006
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I am a huge fan of the Jacky Faber series -- just like everyone else who has discovered these awesome books by L.A. Meyer. I've read every one of Meyer's previous books, and loved all of them. Each time, I figured there was absolutely no way he could top the previous one. And each time, I'm stunned to find that he has. 'In the Belly of the Bloodhound' is no different. Once again, Meyer has written a heck of a story that's even better than his last. Like all the others, 'In the Belly of the Bloodhound' was an incredibly fast read -- a book that I could not put down. It's entertaining and definitely won't put you to sleep like some other 'teen' books assigned in school. I have no doubt that this book is headed for a blockbuster movie, once Hollywood discovers Jacky Faber. I'm sure actresses will be lining up to play her. In the meantime, I'm hoping L.A. Meyer is back home writing his next pirate tale. Aye, Cap'n, he's good as gold.
Waiting for No. 5... October 10, 2006
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
Being that there are so many enthusiastic reviews already submitted with which I wholeheartedly agree, all I will add is that Meyer better hurry up with number 5 or I'm gonna die in suspense! Bravo on another wild and imaginative misadvetnure of Jacky Faber, Mr. Meyer!
Jacky is Back! As mischievous as ever...bless her! October 5, 2006
11 out of 11 found this review helpful
This, the fourth "Bloody Jack" Adventure, is filled with action and derring-do and cliffhanging episodes just like the three earlier novels. Not only is she wanted for piracy by the British Admiralty and sentenced to be hanged when caught, Jacky now has to use her wits and seafaring experience to save not only herself but all of the young ladies of the Lawson Peabody School for Young Girls of Boston (where she has been hiding out) from the clutches of the savage crew of a slaver called "The Bloodhound." The girls had been treacherously kidnapped from a small island near Boston while on a class outting and imprisoned in the ship's hold bound for North Africa where they are to be sold on the auction block as slaves. The girls suffer terribly in captivity and Jacky rallies them to her, though some, like her arch-nemesis Clarissa Worthington Howe, do so very reluctantly, and makes plans to escape their fate. Many obstacles get in the way and Jacky is often thwarted in her schemes by friend and foe alike. It's a rollicking good tale and a real page turner. Even if you have not read the previous books about Jacky this book can stand alone. Your interest in reading more of Jacky's adventures will definitely be piqued after reading In the Belly of the Bloodhound. Keep it up Mr. Meyer!
Meyer is at his Best! October 4, 2006
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
L.A. Meyer is at it again with his fourth installment in the Bloody Jack series. By far, this is the best book in the series. Even though I would recommend you to read the other three books, you could just as easily start your adventure in this one. Without giving too much away, early in the book, Jacky along with the rest of the girls from the Lawson Peabody School, are kidnapped and taken aboard a slave ship where they will later be auctioned off in Africa. Throughout the book, Jacky and the rest of the girls must come up with a plan on how to escape the dangerous prison that is known as the Bloodhound. As a middle school language arts teacher, I would recommend this book to any student, male or female, that is looking for an adventure. Jacky teaches kids that they should never give up no matter what the situation may be.
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