Mississippi Jack: Being an Account of the Further Waterborne Adventures of Jacky Faber, Midshipman, Fine Lady, and the Lily of the West

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In 1806, the exploits of Jacky Faber continue as she heads west to avoid capture by the British and discovers adventure aboard a keelboat on the mighty Mississippi River. Book #5

Quick Summary

Jacky Faber, the quick-witted heroine from the Bloody Jack series, finds herself heading down the Mississippi in a rickety keelboat, trying to stay one step ahead of the British authorities. The story is packed with the same irreverent humor and daring escapades that fans have come to love, but the river setting adds a whole new set of challenges crooked riverbank towns, a colorful cast of traders, and the occasional close call with bandits or floodwaters. It feels like a road trip across early America, full of mishaps, friendship, and a few heart-warming moments as Jacky learns what it really means to be on her own. Kids who enjoy witty protagonists, historical settings, and a mix of laugh-out-loud scenes with a dash of danger will find this one hard to put down. If you liked the earlier books about Jacky's exploits on the high seas, you'll be thrilled to see her navigate the wilds of the Mississippi, and fans of light-hearted historical fiction like *The Mostly True Adventures of Homer P. Figg* will likely feel right at home.