Wild Rover No More: Being the Last Recorded Account of the Life & Times of Jacky Faber

August 1, 2014

Gr 7 Up-The final book in the "Bloody Jack" series is as full of adventure, and misadventure, as the last 11 tales of the life of Jacky Faber. When the British naval officer, businesswoman, and former pirate is accused of being a traitor to the United States, Jacky is forced to flee for her life. She disguises herself as a governess and a Russian tightrope walker, all with the help of the many acquaintances she has made during her far-flung travels and her diverse talents and skills. Jacky's on-off relationship with Jaimy Fletcher is finally resolved and all loose ends are tied up by the end, with a few twists along the way. Fans of the "Bloody Jack" books will enjoy Jacky's finale, although its dangers and locations are less exotic and extreme than previous adventures. Now 19, she is as popular with men as ever, so references to compromising situations and nudity are frequent, though not explicit. The humor, outrageous situations, and lovable characters keep the protagonist's stories fun and engrossing and are a great recommendation for readers looking for strong female characters and fun historical fiction.-Marian McLeod, Convent of the Sacred Heart, Greenwich, CT

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