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3.78 AVERAGE
3.78 AVERAGE
This one sat on my shelf for a while because it's, you know, girly. Turns out, though, my apprehension was misplaced. It's got a strong female protagonist, true, but there's enough high-seas action to appeal to male readers, and it's clear that Avi did his research, which I found to be the most interesting thing. Combine this book with Dan Simmons' The Terror, and I now know more about the life of the 19th Century sailor than I ever thought possible. So yeah – great stuff here that also manages to say some important stuff about finding your place in life amidst all the swashbuckling.
One of my favorite books from childhood, and it actually still holds up!
When I was in 6th grade, this was required reading. I begrudgingly began and I must confess, I was unable to put it down. I quickly fell in love with the main character, Charlotte, and by the end, I wished I had her courage and wit. This is such a wonderful book for young adults and the adults who teach those young adults!
I read this book 4 or 5 years ago and thought 'twas ok, but I just reread it and i think tis AMAZING.
This book represents so much of my middle school years, and so many day-dreams, that I hardly know where to begin with it. I love this story. In my imagination, I've written countless sequels. Charlotte is my friend and playfellow and her fellow sailors remain some of my favorite people. This book will always be near and dear to my heart.
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes