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Book Review: In the Belly of the Bloodhound: Being an Account of a Particularly Peculiar Adventure in the Life of Jacky Faber
In the Belly of the Bloodhound: Being an Account of a Particularly Peculiar Adventure in the Life of Jacky Faber by L.A. Meyer Reviewed by: Lori Twichell Genre: Historical, YA, Adventure Publisher: HMH Books for Young Readers Publication Date: October 2008 In all of the places of the world where Jacky Faber felt that she might be safe, she considered the Lawson Peabody School for girls high on the list. Unfortunately, this is far from the case. Jacky and her schoolmates board a small ship for what’s supposed to be a day outing but quickly turns into the most dangerous adventure that Jacky’s ever experienced. What started out as a…
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YA Review: The Curse of the Blue Tattoo
The Curse of the Blue Tattoo by L.A. Meyer Reviewed by: Lori Twichell Genre: YA, historical, adventure, Audiobook Publisher: Graphia /Listen & Live Audio Publication Date: 2004 Jacky Faber is back! When we last left Miss Faber, her female identity had been discovered by the crew of the H.M.S. Dolphin, leaving her in the direst sort of situation for a young girl on a British Naval vessel. In order to keep her safe, they’ve imprisoned her in the brig and now the men in charge have a plan for her; they are going to drop her off at the Lawson Peabody School for girls in Boston. Jacky is, to say…
