About This Book
Reach for this book when your teenager is struggling to balance their natural wildness with the expectations of polite society, or when they need to see that leadership requires more than just following rules. This third installment in the Bloody Jack series finds Jacky Faber navigating the complex waters of the British Navy. While she finally achieves a position of authority, she must constantly mask her true identity while making life-and-death decisions for her crew. It is a masterclass in resilience and the messy reality of growing up. Parents will appreciate the way the book explores the weight of responsibility and the moral gray areas of history. While the action is fast-paced and humorous, it also touches on the loneliness of being an outsider. Due to the historical setting, there are depictions of naval warfare and some period-typical attitudes, making it best suited for mature middle grade readers and high schoolers who enjoy high-stakes adventure and a protagonist who isn't afraid to break the mold.
