Cute, a little awkward. ( )

LOVED it on tape. ( )

C, E, and I loved this book. We listened to the audiobook which is outstanding and won an Audie. This is the first book in the series and tells of Jacky's life in London and her adventures when she disguises herself as a boy and becomes part of the British Navy. It is the beginning of her romance with Jaime. The book is more for middle or high school students. Historical fiction

This book was one of those brilliant surprise reads that I simply did not expect and then did not want to put down. The historical details are rich, realistic, and wonderfully compelling, and the character is more than lovable, she is strong, inquisitive, and has a great first person narrative voice. The writing is splendid. I can't wait to read the rest of the series! ( )

Very cute story about an orphan girl who, disguising herself as a boy, makes her way onto a British naval ship and proceeds to sail the seven seas as a ship's boy. Interesting, fun characters who have you cheering for them all the way through. Good storyline involving pirate battles, dishonest sailors, and Jacky's struggles with being a girl sailor. Also, Meyer creates a very believable voice in his narrator, with changing lingo and ways of speaking as Jacky grows and learns new things. Definitely a worthwhile read. ( )