The Wake of the Lorelei Lee

Reader: Emily

Age: 16

Title: The Wake of the Lorelei Lee

Author: L. A. Meyer

Publisher: Harcourt Children's Books

Pub Date: 09/2010

Galley: Yes

Nominate For Teens’ Top 10: No

Recommend: Yes

Convince us to read the book: The eighth installment of the Jacky Faber adventures provides the reader with a light read about the perils to sailing to Australia as a convict to populate the new found land. Jacky once again encounters fierce pirates, the love of her life, and many old shipmates. A good read if you have a few hours on your hands.

Compelling Aspect of the Book: Jacky Faber continues to be a spontaneous, young, courageous, and crafty young woman. Her adventures always lead to good times, harrowing adventures and a usually happy ending.

Comments: The eighth installment was better than the last, Jacky seems to be leading a very eventful life for a girl of barely 16 years. I think that the letter from her intended husband, Jaimy, could be reduced a bit, they really detracted from the plot and were placed in an unfortunate spot. A few times it was confusing to determine what was happening because of the quick transition.

Cover: The cover of this book is very fitting of the eighth installment of the Jacky Faber series. Jacky sitting on the anchor, waving cheerily resounds with a sense of adventure. The crew cheering over the side of the Lorelei Lee is

compiled of a group of women, representing the convicts setting sail towards Australia.

Did you finish: Yes

Age Range: 12-17

Quality: 3Q Readable

Popularity: 4P Broad general teen appeal