Books with title Red Jacket

A street thief rises to power to save a kingdom despite wellborn enemies in the first book of a fast-paced new fantasy series.No one is more shocked than Portia when thievery and a mage battle earns her entry to the kingdom’s exclusive Magic Academy.But she had no other choice—it was either find shelter within the Academy walls or fall victim to a vicious gang leader hunting her across the country.Instead of safety, she encounters new enemies in high places—and captures the attention of the queen herself.For while Portia just wants to survive, she finds there is more to her power—she is a legendary Jack of Magic. . . . . and the only person alive who can save the kingdom from a horrible fate.Red Jack is the first novel in the fast-paced Jack of Magic fantasy adventure series. For readers who enjoy authors such as Tamora Pierce, Mercedes Lackey, and Holly Black.Download now because you crave magic, adventure, and tales where the downtrodden face dangers on the quest for survival and redemption.

“She should not be here! She’s a thief!”After Portia’s talents get her thrown out of her gang and running for her life, chances for survival looks grim. Then she discovers the Magic Academy in the capital city of the kingdom and the possibility of hope—if she can fight for acceptance. To most students, the Magic Academy is an elite place of learning but for Portia there is a deeper meaning, one that she must take seriously if she is to fulfill her destiny.Red Jack is the first novel in the fast-paced Jack of Magic fantasy adventure series. For readers who enjoy authors such as Tamora Pierce, Mercedes Lackey, and Holly Black.

"Red Jack" was inspired by a reminiscence of Mary Durack's father, who, while travelling by Cobb and Co coach, met the mysterious woman known as Red Jack when she was collecting her mail in Camooweal. He said that after exchanging salutations she went on her way. She was well known on the stations in that area as an expert stockwoman, and very handy with a whip. However, no one knew anything about her private life and she seemed to spend most of her time alone with her horse.

No one understands that I just want to be me. Danny, Jack and Rusty spend a great deal of their time together, riding their bikes, swimming in the creek, and fishing--typical twelve-year-old activities. Danny is frequently in trouble with his parents because he gets so involved in their adventures that he fails to get home on time, or he wanders off when he hasn't asked permission. So, when he notices Rusty becoming friends with Tim, a boy who has been in bad trouble and also acting strangely about fires that have been started in their hometown of Bolton, Colorado, Danny rethinks hanging out with Rusty. When witnesses see Danny's Red Jacket at the scene of a crime, and because of Rusty's constant bullying, Danny wonders if anyone will believe his innocence. With his dad already angry that Danny doesn't behave, or study or practice his horn like his brother and sister, this new situation doesn't make life any easier. His dad is the one person whose mind he wants to change, but how can he change the mind of someone who has no faith in him? And who took Danny's Red Jacket?