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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 | Authors: L.a. Meyer, Katherine Kellgren (narrator)
Publisher: Listen & Live Audio, Inc.
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (22 reviews)
Sales Rank: 612187
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Audio CD
Reading Level: Young Adult
Number Of Items: 13
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.7
Dimensions (in): 6.4 x 5.5 x 1.1
ISBN: 1593161425
EAN: 9781593161422
ASIN: 1593161425
Publication Date: October 1, 2008
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| Customer Reviews:
 Love the series, but the Bloodhound is burlesque July 26, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
My kids and I have thoroughly enjoyed the Adventures of the ingenious Jacky Faber and so I delved into the Bloodhound anticipating the same fast paced action, clever escapades and witty narrative. All three of us were disappointed. The narrative lagged and the detour into memories in London didn't help create suspense. One felt that Mr. Meyer was trying to add filler.
The thing that was most disconcerting for me was the dramatic increase in lewd sexual descriptions:Jacky's daily strip tease acts for the crew, continuous allusions to Sammy Nettles sexual behavior with the captain, then Jacky's encounter with him and finally her "solution" with Clarissa in order to divert suspicion. There was far more sexual content in this book. One began to feel like Jacky herself had become burlesque. In the previous stories, I felt like she liked to flirt but the nature of the exploits on the Bloodhound was lacking in good taste.
I see that book 5 is already out. I hope that Mr. Meyer reverts back to his original formula of witty narrative and fast paced action because Jacky truly is a fabulous little heroine.
 Keeps You Wanting More June 30, 2007
Wow! I just finished this book and I must say that it was great! The full package, really, with humor from about all the characters, a bit of action and although you know what's going to happen(pretty much) from the bookflap summary it keeps you wondering. ALSO, I don't believe this should be read by a 12 year old, more like late 13 year old for some of the content.
This is good stuff and I suggest it greatly! And, thankfully, the new installment of the series comes in September(Though I wish it was sooner).
Another Hit! April 17, 2007
L.A Meyer has done it again. I love the Bloody Jack series. I teach high school English, and this series, by far, has been my absolute favorite, not the mention a favorite of many students. I cannot wait until Mississippi Jack is released.
 A rollicking fun ride! March 30, 2007
I have been a fan of the Jack Faber from the very first book and this does not disappoint! Although I must confess that there is a part of me that would like to see her settle down with her Jaimy, I would most certainly miss her cheeky nature.
Interestingly enough, I am an avid reader and tend to carry a book with me wherever I go, so that if I am caught in a queue, I have something to do. Well, one day I'm waiting in a line, reading the second in this series ("Curse of the Blue Tattoo"), and I notice the lass in front of me also has her nose buried in a book. And what might her engrossing read prove to be? Why, it was "Bloody Jack"! Just goes to show that with her spirited nature, high-flying adventures and tongue in cheek humour, none of us want to put Jacky down for but even a moment!
The plot itself is a little far-fetched - why would any slaver wish to run the risk and bother of kidnapping and selling several dozen upper-class American lasses? Surely the profit would be outweighed by the risk if he were caught? I felt the girls themselves behaved convincingly, and the rivalry was most realistic. It was nice too, to have an increased insight into Jacky's time within Charlie's gang - although I could not help wonder if it - and indeed all of the story, is somewhat embellished by our lovely, yet sly, narrator.
Still, a fun, rollicking romp and I shall certainly look forward to the next instalment - who thinks she's next going to be acting the spy?
: -) March 6, 2007
I have been a hard-core fan of Jacky since i first found the first book, "bloody Jack" while randomly searching the library shelves. I have always loved the adventure, romance, and humor! This latest book was great and suspenceful and everything i hoped it would be! Any girl who hasnt read this book is missing out on one of the BEST pieces of young adult literature out there! I highly recommend this book to all my friends and we have created our own little jacky-fan-club... i have heard there might be a movie coming out soon? i would love to know if that is true... and keep the books coming Mr. Meyer!!!!!
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