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3.78 AVERAGE
3.78 AVERAGE
This novel is one of the best historical fiction, high-seas adventures for young adult readers. It’s not every day a young lady finds herself on a voyage that has her become part of the crew of a ship, "Accused of murder and brought to trial."
I loved this story and I think you will too.
I loved this story and I think you will too.
I read this so many times as a preteen. It was absolutely one of my favorite books back in those days. It had adventure, excitement, even a couple of scenes that were just plain terrifying. This was Pirates of the Caribbean before those movies were a thing. Kids will love this. (And as an adult, if you're looking for a quick and mindless read, you probably will, too.)
A sea adventure! With a girl main character! Awesome! I think this is one of the first strong-girl-historical-fiction books that I read, and I was blown away. I love books about the sea, and this one stars a girl. It was the perfect book for me.
This book was first read to me in roughly late elementary school. I reread the book on recommendation and though the prose were well written and the story well-paced, I found much of the characterization and some plot points to be pushing the limits of believability. It was certainly an entertaining book, but at my current reading level I found myself questioning many aspects of the story. And given Charlotte's own warning of high seas tales, I feel that at least it's in line with the story.
I'd recommend the book to younger readers or older readers who just want a well-paced plot and a little mystery and don't mind the historical inaccuracies.
I'd recommend the book to younger readers or older readers who just want a well-paced plot and a little mystery and don't mind the historical inaccuracies.
I got this on CD for a long car trip and I LOVED it. Very exciting plot.
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
A great adventure story with a likable heroine and a great cast of characters.
An 1830s adventure in which a teenage girl sails from Liverpool to America without her family. She is accused of murder and it changes her life. Good read.
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
This is my favourite book EVER! It is really aimed at a sort "tweenager" age group,but don't let that put you off. Also,I think it is probably going to speak mostly to female readership. I first read it as a 10 yr old girl and it blew me away. To the point that when I finished it, I turned to the beginning and immediately started it again.
Its a very adventurous, transformative, and generally bad ass story about a girl on a voyage between america and England,who has to find a way to survive when the crew essentially mutiny.
Its really fabulous.
Its a very adventurous, transformative, and generally bad ass story about a girl on a voyage between america and England,who has to find a way to survive when the crew essentially mutiny.
Its really fabulous.