Curse of the Blue Tattoo: Being an Account of the Misadventures of Jacky Faber, Midshipman and Fine Lady (Bloody Jack Adventures)

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Shiver me timbers! Bloody Jack is back and this time, she's facing a situation far worse than a ship full of murderous pirates. Curse of the Blue Tattoo, L.A. Meyer's sequel to the enormously popular Bloody Jack: Being an Account of the Curious Adventures of Mary "Jacky" Faber, Ship's Boy is just as bawdy and entertaining as the original. Left in Boston by the H.M.S. Dolphin crew when they discover her true sex, Jacky Faber finds herself navigating entirely new waters. It turns out that bloodthirsty buccaneers have nothing on the young ladies at the Lawson Peabody School! As Jacky observes, "…they're like any bunch of thirty or so cats thrown in a sack and shaken up good. They're mean in ways that boys never even thought of being." It isn't long before Jacky shows her true colors by being arrested for "exposing a Female Part" (her knee) while jigging in the streets and is "busted down" to serving girl instead of student. Jacky soldiers on, getting herself into scrapes that her darling beau midshipman Jaimy Fletcher couldn't even begin to imagine, including uncovering a shady minister's evil secret and fixing a horse race with voodoo. And where in the world is seafaring Jaimy? As her letters to him continue to go unanswered, Jacky grows more and more worried. Still, at book's end she takes an assignment as "lady's companion" to the captain's wife aboard a whaler headed for London. Astute readers will notice that the whaler's crabby captain has a peg leg and won't be surprised if in the next Bloody Jack Adventure, Jacky ends up hunting the great white whale!

Utterly engaging and incredibly well-paced,Curse of the Blue Tattoo is the very best kind of historical fiction: the kind that won't leave teens snoring. Meyer effortlessly maintains Jacky's sassy voice and conflicted conscience in what is shaping up to be a great series. While many readers will groan with despair as Jacky sets off yet again at the end of the book, they will also sigh with relief that they will most likely be meeting her again! --Jennifer Hubert

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After being forced to leave HMS Dolphin and Jaimy, her true love, Jacky Faber is making a new start at the elite Lawson Peabody School for Young Girls in Boston. But growing up on the streets of London and fighting pirates never prepared Jacky for her toughest battle yet: learning how to be a fine lady.

Everything she does is wrong. Her embroidery is deplorable, her French is atrocious, and her table manners--disgusting! Then there's the small matter of her blue anchor tattoo. . . .

Despite her best efforts, Jacky can't seem to stay out of trouble long enough to dedicate herself to being ladylike. But what fun would that be, anyway?

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Jacky again battles class and gender defintions in the second of this fantastic series!.......2007-09-13

Jacky Faber, her gender discovered, is sent from the masculine and free world of the British Navy to the constrained feminine world of a Boston lady's refining school. Needless to say, Jacky is a fish out of water in this feminine and class-ruled world, as a id-ruled, brassy feminist heroine that refused to be ruled by class or gender definitions. Jacky, despite all her best intentions, just cannot behave herself (lucky for us), and her bravery and intelligence gets her into as much trouble as trouble she solves. Freedom in Puritan-influenced Boston and in the role of a woman is much harder for Jacky to come by than on the seas, but Jacky strikes against these rigid rules and roles (at school and on the streets), as well as against the domineering and--frankly--evil men (a crazed witch-murdering Reverend, a drunkard, a philanderer) that oppresses her and other women. While Jacky's "misadventures" continue to be clever and exciting, witty and brilliantly written and characterized, and while it is fantastic to see her in such a female setting, it seems almost a crime for Jacky to be so removed from the sea and her Jaimy. The tale, disappointingly, also lacks an ending. Though this means there's another delightful sequel ahead. Grade: A-

Bloody Jack: Curse of the Blue Tattoo.......2007-09-02

I would like to start off by saying that if you didn't read the first book in the series first, then don't read this one, because it doesn't give a very good expalanation of what happened before.
Curse of the Blue Tattoo starts off right where Bloody Jack ended and it was very tedious for the first two hundred pages. The book introduces a lot of unecessary characters and leads into a lot of unresolved storylines. Basically, Jacky goes to Boston and is enrolled at a girls' school, makes friends of some of the high-classed girls and all of the maids, makes enemies of the stereotypical 'snobby rich girl' and the 'evil headmistress.' Sorry to disappoint for those that liked the romance between Jacky and Jaimy, but her sailor lad doesn't appear in the book save for his letters.
The reason that I gave the book three stars, however, is because the story, no matter how unbelievable, gets exciting. After all of its introductions and storylines, it made me want to sit back, relax and finish it. A lot of the characters really grew on me and I hope to see them in later volumes.
Let me warn those that don't like cliffhanger endings--beware. Personally, I'm not a big fan of series books. But this one made me decide to read and see what happens next.

Interesting, very interesting.......2007-03-10

This was the first book that I had read in the series, and I will admit, it was confusing before reading Bloody Jack. Though, the introduction where it does sort of explain the situation was very helpful. Even if I was confused the first time, I could not put it down. Jacky Faber is a very believable character, and Meyer, if I do say so myself could pull off being a teenage girl very well. The ending was brought down very well for having a sequel to follow. In my opinon, it was a very interesting book, and a good read.

Amazing book with a loveable main character........2007-03-10

I'll admit, I liked Bloody Jack better, but Curse of the Blue Tattoo is still a wonderful book. It shows a different side of Jacky, the side that desperately wants to be a lady. This books shows her transformation from salty sea salior to a fine lady. Though she encounters difficulties along the way, Jacky meets wonderful new friends and experiences new things. Peppered with humor and sorrow, Curse of the Blue Tattoo is a wonderful book for anyone who wants to see another side of the infamous Bloody Jacky Faber.

Excellent Sequel in an Excellent Series!.......2007-03-10

I have to disagree with those who gave this book a bad review. "Curse of the Blue Tattoo" is a great sequel to L.A. Meyers' "Bloody Jack" novel. This book picks up right where the first one ended, so if you haven't read "Bloody Jack" you are not going to be able to understand or enjoy this book as much. While this second book is a change from the setting of the first, it moves at a good pace and it was hard for me to put it down. Also, the ending may feel abrupt, but people need to keep in mind that the story doesn't end there but immediately continues in Meyers' third book, "Under the Jolly Roger."

Jacky Faber's story is far from over. As someone who first started reading this series as a college freshman, I eagerly look forward to more Bloody Jack adventures.

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Satisfying Whether Or Not You Like Fantasy
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Loved it!
A trip to the mall can really change your life.
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Tattoo
Jennifer Lynn Barnes
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ASIN: 038573347X
Release Date: 2007-01-09

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Bailey Morgan isn't the type of girl who shows a lot of skin, but somehow, she ends up in a dressing room at the mall with her friend Delia applying a temporary tattoo to her lower back. Never one to suffer fashion doubt, trendsetter Delia knows exactly where she wants her own tattoo: on her stomach, right where her shirt ends—can you say "midriff"? Annabelle, the quiet one, chooses the back of her neck, and tomboy Zo plasters hers on the top of her foot. The tattoos will last for three days, and Delia's sure that with them, the four friends will absolutely kill at the school dance.

Unfortunately, killing is just what someone has in mind, and Bailey, Delia, Annabelle, and Zo are in for the battle of their lives. Along with her tattoo, each girl receives a gift—a supernatural power to help them in their fight. As Bailey's increasingly frightening dreams reveal the nature of their enemy, it becomes clear to the girls that it's up to them to save the world. And if they can get Delia to stop using her newfound power to turn gum wrappers into Prada pumps, they might actually stand a chance.

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Satisfying Whether Or Not You Like Fantasy.......2007-09-11

TATTOO tells the story of four friends, Bailey, Delia, Annabelle, and Zo, who pick up temporary tattoos at the mall one afternoon. Despite the protests of tomboy Zo, the girls they put them on to show off at the big upcoming school dance, and from the moment the tattoos make contact with their skin, everything changes, and the girls are finding themselves with new and unexpected abilities: pirokinesis, transmogrification, mind control, and premonition. At first their powers seem like fun, especially to fashionista Delia, who loves the fact that she can now change the color of her nails on a whim, but it doesn't take long for the girls to realize that their newfound powers also come with new responsibilities, namely a great evil that essentially wants to destroy the world. It may seem a little cliché that at this point the girls of course realize that only they can save the day and restore the balance of the universe in time for the school dance, but it doesn't read that way. The girls are smart, sassy, and loveable, and each girl's personality is distinct and well-developed. The supernatural plotline is also done well, and the fairy world and ancient mythos is intertwined perfectly with the present day. Perhaps most impressively for a young adult novel, it's not totally predictable, and it's these fun surprises as well as the little details that Barnes writes so well that make this novel definitely worth a read.

A fun snack of a book.......2007-07-11

Lighthearted, fast-paced, and funny. I loved the idea of temporary tattoos bestowing magic powers. The mythology got a bit complicated, so I skimmed over it, and certain scenes involving humming and foggy tendrils didn't seem as scary as they should be. I never got a real sense of dread when the villain showed up. But I didn't really care, because I was having too good of a time watching the friends together. Delia made me laugh with her fashion obsession even in the most dire times, and petite butt-kicking Zo reminds me of myself or my sisters. I actually didn't see the ending coming, and I'm looking forward to the sequel.

Loved it!.......2007-06-30

I read TATTOO a few months ago and couldn't get the story out of my head. Barnes, a talented author, effortlessly weaves a fast-paced plot with memorable characters. I can't wait for her next book.

A trip to the mall can really change your life........2007-01-15

"Just another Friday afternoon trip to the mall.
We totally should have known better."

When fifteen-year-old Bailey and her three closest friends hit the mall every Friday, they expect the same old routine: Delia will swoon over new cosmetics and clothes, Zo will act as if shopping is torture, but gladly visit the food court, Zo's cousin Annabelle will quietly take everything in, and maybe, just maybe, Bailey will run into her longtime crush, Kane.

On this particular Friday, everything seems normal until the girls meet a saleswoman at a booth. The mysterious woman finds the perfect accessory for three of them: a metal choker for Delia; a crystal on a chain for Zo; and a hair barrette for Annabelle. Bailey, she says, must select something for herself. As she looks through the accessories, she accidentally knocks open a drawer, spilling its contents. What looks like a piece of paper catches her eye. It turns out to be a packet of temporary tattoos, and, encouraged by Delia, that's what she buys.

A short while later, while the girls are trying on clothes and discussing the big dance on Monday, they divvy up the tattoos. As soon as Bailey's tattoo makes contact with her skin, she feels a chill, then heat, as colors swirl and voices chant in her mind. She briefly passes out.

At first, her friends seem to have no adverse reactions to the tattoos. However, it soon becomes apparent that each girl has obtained a supernatural gift which is somewhat related to her personality and the placement of her tattoo. Introspective Annabelle, with her tattoo on the back of her neck, now has the power of mind control. Emotional Bailey, marked on her lower back, can conjure and manipulate fire - also known as pyrokinesis. Sassy fashionista Delia, boldly displaying her tattoo on her midriff, can transmogrify objects, reshaping them and making them into other things. Tomboy Zo, her best (tattooed) foot forward, starts having visions of the future.

The situation quickly becomes serious. The strange voices keep repeating foreboding words in Bailey's mind, speaking of the Blood of the Sidhe. That weekend, as the girls continue to experiment with their powers and research the Sidhe, Bailey's dreams turn to nightmares. The voices warn her that She is coming. But who is She, and what does She want?

When an uninvited evil crashes the school dance on Monday night, the loyalty, intelligence, ingenuity, and strength of all four girls will be tested. The tattoos and powers may or may not be temporary, but it is their friendship that must last in order for them to survive.

Worthy of a sequel, I recommend Tattoo by Jennifer Lynn Barnes to teens and adults who like contemporary supernatural thrillers that utilize ancient myths and give ordinary teens extraordinary powers.

Courtesy of Teens Read Too.......2007-01-15

Bailey, Zo, Annabelle, and Delia were at the mall for one of their routine shopping trips when Delia decided they needed a special accessory for the big dance. Stopping at a little booth in the middle of the mall seemed like the perfect place for each girl to find the perfect item. Delia, the shopping guru, chose a choker style necklace first. Annabelle found a pretty barrette, and Zo found a beautiful crystal that could be slid onto a chain for a nice necklace. Finally, Bailey started to look for something that would catch her eye. As soon as she opened a little drawer and saw a package of temporary tattoos, she knew they were meant for her. A voice inside her head seemed to tell her to pick them up. Not realizing that this moment would change her life forever, she purchased the tattoos and the girls went about their business of finding the perfect outfit for the dance.

Once the girls started trying on outfits, Delia couldn't wait to break open the tattoos. Since there were four of them and four tattoos, she figured each of them should wear one to the dance to really drive the guys wild. Delia placed hers first; she chose a spot on her stomach that would show when she wore a top that revealed a little of her midriff. As soon as Delia put on her tattoo, the room started spinning for Bailey. She heard strange voices inside her head talking about danger that was on the way. She was still a little woozy when Delia decided Bailey needed to wear hers on her lower back, and placed it there for her. As soon as Bailey's tattoo was placed, she fainted from the force of the power that slammed into her body. When she woke up, she tried to warn Annabelle and Zo not to put theirs on, but it was too late. Annabelle had already placed hers on the back of her neck and Zo's was on the top of her foot.

It doesn't take long for the girls to realize that along with these tattoos, they each received a power. Bailey is able to create fire with her mind, Annabelle can read people's thoughts, Zo gets visions of things that will happen in the future, and Delia has the power to transmogrify things (change the appearance of objects she touches just by thinking what she wants). Along with these powers comes a great responsibility. Through the voices that Bailey keeps hearing and the dreams she has every night, she learns about the evil that is coming to destroy the world. Only the four girls can restore the balance in the universe and save the day.

I haven't met a greater group of friends since Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants / Second Summer of the Sisterhood / Girls in Pants (3 Book Set). Jennifer Lynn Barnes creates a wonderful fantasy based in a totally realistic setting. The drama is mixed with just the right amount of humor, which will cause readers to fall in love with all of the girls. TATTOO is a unique story that is sure to satisfy any reader -- fantasy lover or not.

Reviewed by: Karin Perry

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Tattoo Road Trip: California Cover Girls
Bob Baxter
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Tattoo Girl
Brooke Stevens
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ASIN: 0312269102

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Tattoo girl is an evocative story of perseverance and discovery in the face of insanity and corruption. A young girl is found alone in an Ohio mall long after closing hours, unable to speak, nd covered head to foot in fish-scale tattoos. Her identity presents an enigma. She is adopted and named Emma by Lucy, a former circus fat lady. Warned that Emma maybe in in danger from whoever gave her the mysterious tattoos, Lucy goes in search of Emma's real identity, a quest that leads Lucy to a confrontation with the demons haunting her past.Tattoo Girl is the story of a woman and her adopted daughter, who ndertake a difficult journey into salvation's dark heart in order to rediscover their identities--identities that were crushed by evil men. By turns surreal , nightmarish, and heartwarming, Tattoo Girl is ultimately an affirmation of the powerful bond between two people overcoming adversity.

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A good, strange read. .......2006-02-27

I saw this book in the library, so I picked up, thinking it looked interesting. My hunch proved correct. It's about a former circus fat lady, Lucy, who has since lost weight but not the scars from a painful and humiliating existence. She hears about another "freak," a girl with tattoos all over her body who was left at a mall. Determined to save the girl from being an outcast, or displaying a solidarity among "freaks," she demands to adopt the girl, who does not speak, in an improbable scene that testifies to her character. All is not well, however - there is a murderous band of men determined to have the girl, who Lucy names Emma, back at any cost.

Brooke Stevens creates an interesting world; we get to meet Lucy's ex-love, a dwarf, and other colorful circus characters, as well as the sinister organization headquartered in a decrepit West Virginia town. Another reviewer complained of the book not being realistic - that's unfair, it isn't meant to be. Few people dock authors like Christopher Moore or Jonathan Carroll from lack of realism, and that is also not the intention here, obviously.

The book was fairly fast-paced and enjoyable, with a great relationship between Lucy and Emma and compelling backstory of her circus days and the abuse she suffered in her childhood; however when you get on toward the ending you find it to be more strange than satisfying or compelling, and the convenient tying together of the past and present in one character in particular feels contrived.

Still, this is a good book and I recommend it to those who look for their fiction a few shades on the side of "unrealism."

ZERO STARS.......2004-07-24

I read alot of books and I make it a point to finish them. This is the first book I have not finished since I learned how to read. I stopped more than halfway through (I tried to give it a fair chance).

The story is completely unrealistic. This woman sort of stakes her claim on this young girl she finds covered with tattoos. This would never happen. There is no depth to the story or the characters and I didn't see anything inspiriational or moving in the first half of the novel.

Tattoo Girl came recommended to me by a friend. I went to 6 different bookstores searching for it and none of them had it. I WONDER WHY!?!?! Don't waste your time or money on this one.

2 thumbs up.......2003-09-08

This is a truely inspirational novel of courage and compassion.It's a story of a woman with a horrifying past who conquers it by helping a child named Emma.Lucy finds herself soon in the same postion facing the same deliema form her childhood while trying to save Emma froms hers.Both woman and child have an amazing connection which they depend of each others lives.I thought this to be a deeply spiritual book that teaches you can find love in even the darkest situations.I loved it!

an astoundingly philosophical message from a touching story.......2001-10-22

I was reading Nietzsche's "the Antichrist" at this time and read this on a whim. The story is heart-wrenching and touching in all the awful things that happen. It's completely unpredictable and exceptionally well written. To think such a great work of fiction can have such philsophical significance.

An unexpected pleasure.......2001-08-17

I was anxious to read "Tattoo Girl" and I was not disappointed. I found the book unique... a mixture of fantasy and reality. What an interesting story. Emma, the young girl who is brutally attacked and covered with tattoos is taken in by a kind hearted ex-circus ... lady and her past is slowly uncovered. These two women are so unique and fated to be together. The story was very touching...about two ... with hearts of gold. I read the book in only a few days...a very fast read. I highly recommend "Tattoo Girl."

Powerpuff Girls Ruff N' Stuff (tattoo Book) (PowerPuff Girls)

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Powerpuff girls play rough!

Powerpuff Girls Ruff N' Stuff (tattoo Book) (PowerPuff Girls)
E. S. Mooney
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Based on one of the most popular episodes of the cartoon, this story will delight the Powerpuff Girls' youngest fans - as will the free tattoos of the Girls and their friends and foes! Mojo Jojo has come up with his most evil plan yet. Using snips, snails, and puppy dog tails, he's created the Rowdy Ruff Boys - evil alter egos of the Powerpuff Girls. The girls must defeat the boys before Mojo Jojo takes over the city of Townsville!

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Powerpuff girls play rough!.......2000-04-04

what a great idea! the whole package is a great idea (storybook & tattoos), powerpuff girls are great role models in that they finally show that girls can be superheros too--and still be sweet. after reading the story you can wear your fave character. great for girls of ALL ages! (the tattoos come off with baby oil).

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Beautifully illustrated book!!!
Great book for little girls!

The Flower Princesses (Glitter Tattoos)
Jerry Smath
Manufacturer: Grosset & Dunlap
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It's our newest, coolest series -- appealing books with 20 shimmering, glittering, nontoxic "tattoos" that are applied with water and can be removed with rubbing alcohol or baby oil for easy-on, easy-off fun! Peek into the magic garden and see the tiny Flower Princesses. Each is named for a pretty flower. Each is special in her own way. And each has her own shimmering flower tattoos that little girls will love. Jerry Smath lives in Croton-on-Hudson, NY.

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Beautifully illustrated book!!!.......2001-10-24

This is a sweet little story about five princesses that live in a garden. Our young daughters (ages 6 and 3) really love this book, and they would still love it even if it hadn't come with glitter tatoos. Jerry Smath's illustrations are beautiful. They are very classic and they capture the spirit of a young girl's imagination. The only improvement I can think of would be to make this book available in hardcover also!

Great book for little girls!.......2000-11-30

This is the second time I'm buying this book for my 4-year old girl. She loves the tattoos, which go on very well, last about a day or two, then come off with only a little effort.The story is nice, fairly short, and great before bedtime reading. I highly recommend this book.

Mom, I Got a Tattoo!: The Survival Guide to Raising a Teenage Daughter

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Mom, I Got a Tattoo!: The Survival Guide to Raising a Teenage Daughter
Janet Irwin , and Susanna De Vries
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With clarity, insight and straightforward talk, Mom, I Got a Tattoo answers parents' questions about teenage girls' behavior. From tattoos and piercing to sexuality, cliques, drug and alcohol abuse and more, this book helps parents and teenage daughters face serious issues together.

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Tattoo Girl
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Curse of the Blue Tattoo (Bloody Jack Adventures)

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Curse of the Blue Tattoo (Bloody Jack Adventures)
Louis A. Meyer
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