The Mark of the Golden Dragon
Being an Account of the Further Adventures of Jacky Faber, Jewel of the East, Vexation of the Wes
By Louis A. Meyer
(Harcourt Children's Books, Hardcover, 9780547517643, 384pp.)
Publication Date: October 4, 2011
Other Editions of This Title: Google eBook
Categories: Love & Romance, Girls & Women
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Selected by Indie Booksellers for the Winter 2012 Kids' Next ListJacky Faber embarks on another rousing adventure to delight her ever-growing legion of fans.
The irrepressible Jacky Faber, condemned for life to the English penal colony in Australia for crimes against the Crown, has once again wriggled out of the grasp of British authorities. Back on her flagship, the Lorelei Lee, she eagerly heads back to England in the company of friends and her beloved Jaimy Fletcher. But when the voyage is waylaid by pirates, storms, and her own impetuous nature, Jacky is cast into a world of danger that extends from the South China Sea to the equally treacherous waters of London politics. With the help of her loyal friends, Jacky meets her enemies head-on in this tale of love, courage, and redemption.L. A. Meyer is the acclaimed writer of the Bloody Jack Adventures, which follows the exploits of an impetuous heroine risen from the squalid streets of London to become an adventurer of the highest order. He and his wife operate an art gallery near his home in a small fishing village on the coast of Maine.
"This resilient and exuberant heroine deserves a stamp of approval."-Kirkus, starred review "Delivering the high adventure, good humor, and bits of ballad that the Bloody Jack Adventure series is known for, this historical novel will please avid fans of Jacky." --Booklist
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