Welcome to the very grand and never dull adventures of Jacky Faber. Jacky Faber was an orphan in London who was living under a bridge, begging for money, and stealing what she had to stay alive. That was all before she boarded a British Naval Ship, the Dolphin, as Jack, a small but strong and spirited “boy.” By the time the Captain realized Jack was really Jacky, she had already been promoted to midshipman and fallen in love with Jamie. When the ship pulls into Boston, the captain can’t get Jackie off fast enough. They enroll her in a boarding school for ladies run by the strict Mistress Primm. This is where Jacky’s adventures begin. Whether she is dancing for sailors, singing in a tavern, riding a race horse, or haunting the wicked priest, she is always jolly, free-spirited, witty, and resourceful.
The exceptional talent of Katherine Kellgren, the narrator, makes listening to this book so enjoyable that I was hardly able to do anything else until it ended. The versatility of both her many authentic accents and range of pitch was very impressive. Whether it be excitement or dread, the listener can hear and feel it in Kellgren’s voice. There were many times I closed my eyes and imagined the scenes she described. I thought the horse race was a particularly spectacular performance.
My favorite thing about Jacky is that only moments after being knocked down, she is back up grinning or playing her penny whistle. While she acknowledges that she is hard on her friends, she is a good friend to all those around her. I can’t wait to catch up on the other adventures of Jacky Faber, and I plan on listening to those too!
An Odyssey winner!
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