The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle by Avi

The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle

Avi

278 pages first pub 1990 (view editions)

fiction historical middle grade adventurous fast-paced
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The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle is a brisk, high-stakes historical adventure written for middle-grade readers who relish a daring heroine and a pulse-quickening voyage. If you enjoy feeling your heart race while sailing into unknown waters—yet still closing the book with a satisfied grin—this one’s for you.

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A vicious captain, a mutinous crew and a young girl caught in the middle. Not every thirteen-year-old girl is accused of murder, brought to trial, and found guilty. But I was just such a girl, and my story is worth relating even if it did happen y...

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Community Reviews

3.78
based on 8,896 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 97%

tense: 45%

inspiring: 33%

mysterious: 29%

emotional: 26%

dark: 17%

hopeful: 12%

reflective: 10%

challenging: 8%

lighthearted: 6%

informative: 5%

funny: 4%

sad: 2%

relaxing: 1%


Pace

48% of readers chose fast
44% of readers chose medium
6% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

22% of readers chose Plot
46% of readers chose A mix
30% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

92% of readers chose Yes
4% of readers chose Complicated
2% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

71% of readers chose Yes
20% of readers chose Complicated
7% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

57% of readers chose Yes
17% of readers chose Complicated
24% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

57% of readers chose Yes
24% of readers chose Complicated
17% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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