The character of Jacqui in Dry is a teenager or young woman a few years older than Alyssa. She grew up in the same area and attended the same high school. When Alyssa, Garrett, and Kelton meet Jacqui, she is on her own. Her independence and street smarts have given her skills that save the others more than once. For example, she knows how to fire a gun. When Kelton is attacked, she steps in, picking up his gun and firing wide to scare off the attackers. She also knows how to drive.

Because Jacqui has contracted an infection, she is interested in getting the antibiotics that Kelton’s family has stashed away. Her apparently homeless status has also made her extremely cautious. When the group arrives at Kelton’s home, despite her fascination with all its comforts and security measures, she feels ill at ease. When Kelton’s father overreacts and things start to unravel, Jacqui takes the family car and rescues the other kids from the dangerous situation. While she is occasionally reckless, such as when she runs through a fire, she is undeniably brave; her courage is a valuable asset, and she proves a solid friend to the group.

How old is Jacqui in Dry?

Jacqui is one of the five main protagonists in Neal and Jarrod Shusterman's fictional, young adult, post-apocalyptic novel Dry. She is a courageous, opinionated and free-spirited girl who is used to doing everything on her own. She has a bit of an unpredictable nature, but she is also very self-sufficient and very wise for her young age. It is mentioned that she once went to the same high school where Alyssa goes, however, she dropped out. Jacqui is described as a teenager and is said to be 19 years old. She is the oldest of the group, and she has learned many skills on the streets; Jacqui knows how to drive, which proves to be quite useful during the teens' adventure.