"And westward we do thunder," says Jacky Faber. On the run from the British authorities, west is the only way she can go. As she heads along the Allegheny River to the Ohio and finally captains a riverboat down the mighty Mississippi, Jacky makes friends and enemies with a wild assortment of larger-than-life characters who introduce her to tall tales, folk songs, and frontier adventures. But as Jacky approaches New Orleans, she wonders how her darling Jaimy will ever find her.
Title alpha Mississippi Jack: Being an Account of the Further Waterborne Adventures of Jacky Faber, Midshipman, Fine Lady, & Lily of the West
Level Young Adult Plus
Pages Count 624
Summary Just as she is about to make land in Boston after surviving her last adventure, Jacky is taken prisoner by the British Navy on charges of piracy and treason, to the despair of her beloved Jaimy, who looks on from shore. With the help of Higgins, her stalwart butler and friend, she escapes captivity, and they head west, out of reach of the British. Within days, the resilient Jacky has bamboozled Mike Fink out of his keelboat, refitted the vessel as a showboat and casino, and collected a crew of new friends. Unbeknownst to Jacky, Jaimy is in hot pursuit, but circumstances keep the lovers apart. As Jacky and her cohorts travel south on the Mississippi, the spirited heroine finds herself in perilous situations that bring her face to face with enemies both old and new, showcase her multiple talents, and test her courage and resiliency.
Topics Nineteenth-century America. The American frontier. The Mississippi River. Friends. Loyalty. Leadership. Empathy. Communication. Charisma. True love. Romance. Danger. Exploration. Survival. Adventure. Behavior. Flouting convention. Gender roles. Stereotypes. Entertainers. Song and dance. Epistolary stories. Legendary characters. Storytelling. Historical figures. Native Americans. Interracial families. Humor. Revenge. Sacrifices. Violence. Cruelty. Torture. Slavery and freedom. Racism and prejudice. Fear. Courage. Resourcefulness. Perseverance. Justice. Reversals of fortune. Fate. Good-byes. Death. Grief. Betrayal. Jealousy. Identity/self-perception.
SRC Level 7.600000
SRC Points 32.000000
Lexile 940L
Trim Size 5 1/2" x 8 1/4"
Language English
JLG Release Date Oct 2007
Minimum grade 9
Maximum grade 12
Reading level High
Format Print
Young Adult Plus (Grades 9 & Up)
Young Adult Plus
Young Adult Plus (Grades 9 & Up)
For Grades 9 & Up
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