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by Avi (Author) "Just before dusk in the late afternoon of June 16, 1832, I found myself walking along the crowded docks of Liverpool, England, following a man..." (more)
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Told in the form of a recollection, these "confessions" cover 13-year-old Charlotte's eventful 1832 transatlantic crossing. She begins her trip a prim schoolgirl returning home to her American family from England. From the start, there is something wrong with the Seahawk : the families that were to serve as Charlotte's chaperones do not arrive, and the unsavory crew warns her not to make the trip. When the crew rebels, Charlotte first sides with the civilized Captain Jaggerty, but before long she realizes that he is a sadist and--the only female aboard--she joins the crew as a seaman. Charlotte is charged with murder and sentenced to be hanged before the trip is over, but ends up in command of the Seahawk by the time it reaches its destination. Charlotte's repressive Puritanical family refuses to believe her tale, and the girl returns to the sea. Charlotte's story is a gem of nautical adventure, and Avi's control of tone calls to mind William Golding's 1980s trilogy of historical novels of the sea. Never wavering from its 19th century setting, the novel offers suspense and entertainment modern-day readers will enjoy. Ages 11-13.
Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.


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Grade 5-8. On a long, grueling journey from England to Rhode Island in 1802, a 12 year old changes from a prim and proper girl to a swashbuckling mate of a mutinous crew and is accused of murder by the captain. Awash with shipboard activity, intense feelings, and a keen sense of time and place, the story is a throwback to good old-fashioned adventure yarns on the high seas.
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Live vicariously through Charlotte!, May 19 2004
I first read this book at age 11 when I received it as a birthday present. That was 12 years ago, and I've re-read it many times since then. To a sheltered, suburban kid, the idea of a young girl being thrown into a difficult situation on her own and then making a success of it was thrilling. I loved escaping into the adventure. Unlike most children's books, this one wasn't afraid to throw in some real danger and suspense ... along with important lessons about finding out who your real friends are and being true to yourself.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Book, Nov 13 2007
This review is from: The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle (Hardcover)
This book is about a 13 girl named Charolotte who is accused of murder and found guilty. When she has to aboard a ship called, Seahawk, she finds out that the other family that was supposed to come with her doesn't show up. So now she is all alone on the ship with a bunch of older men who are strangers to her. When she asks the captain, Andrew Jaggery who he could drop her off on shore he laughed and said that it would be impossible. But, you'll have to find out and see what happens to Charolotte who is all alone with the strange and ugly men!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Thrilling High Seas Adventure, April 1 2004
By Erika Sorocco (Southern California, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The True Confessions Of Charlotte Doyle (rack) (Paperback)
The year is 1832, and thirteen-year-old Charlotte Doyle is excited to make an interesting voyage across the Atlantic Ocean, being transported from Liverpool, England, home to her family in Providence, Rhode Island by way of ship. She is lead to believe that other families with children her age will be accompanying her on this trip, as it is improper for a girl of her age to be traveling with a group of men, but when they never show up, she is forced to board by herself, and is soon thrown into a tailspin. Before Charlotte even knows what is going on, she is not only accused of murder, but brought to trial, and found guilty, as well. This is her story. The truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, as she lived it.

THE TRUE CONFESSIONS OF CHARLOTTE DOYLE is an amazing work of literary fiction, that will stay with the reader for years and years to come. Charlotte is an intelligent, strong willed, strong minded, and brave young girl, who makes the best of all of the challenges she faces on her journey. She is not afraid of a little hard work, and even enjoys it to a certain extent. Through her adventures she keeps her head up and a smile on her face, just to prove to everyone around her that she can do anything that a man can, and sometimes she can even do it better. A must have book for anyone interested in historical fiction, as this is one of the best.

Erika Sorocco

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1.0 out of 5 stars dis book sux
this is the dumbest book i have ever read in my entire life besides the secret garden that book is even dumber the rating that i gave this book is too high. Read more
Published on April 11 2004 by anticharlottedoyle

5.0 out of 5 stars a great book!!
this book is sa great book. my teacher read it to us in grage six and i was always looking forward to the time when she would read the book. Read more
Published on Mar 23 2004

5.0 out of 5 stars legthy but wise charolotte
In this book a 13 year old girl is ordered by family to board a ship to Rhoadisland. Early finding out that she ia the only women on the ship she paniks. Read more
Published on Mar 17 2004

5.0 out of 5 stars A High Seas Adventure by a 12 year-old reader
The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle is a WONDERFUL book!!! It was very suspensful and exciting. If you have not read this book you definetly should. Read more
Published on Feb 27 2004

5.0 out of 5 stars Most Suspenseful Book I've Ever Read!
This book kept me on the edge of my seat the whole book! I think that this is a book for people who like suspense and is at least 10 years of age. Read more
Published on Feb 27 2004

3.0 out of 5 stars The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle review
This book was not great but not bad. It took a while for the book to get interesting. The author did a good job at the end of some chapters with building up suspense. Read more
Published on Jan 16 2004 by emily

5.0 out of 5 stars Prime young girl to hardy crew memeber by:LAM Grade 5
"The True Confession of Charlotte Doyle" is a phenominal book, especially if you enjoy adventure, mystery, and suspense! Read more
Published on Dec 19 2003

1.0 out of 5 stars Charlotte stinks
Charlotte doyle has adventures on the seahawk. the book was bad or at least I thought. My favorite part was when jaggery died. My least favorte part was Charlotte as a whole.
Published on Dec 16 2003

5.0 out of 5 stars "True Confessions" a good bet
Charlotte Doyle was a normal girl. She was taught to be seen and not heard. Then, she was forced to board the Seahawk, a cargo ship, to cross the Atlantic. Read more
Published on Dec 16 2003

4.0 out of 5 stars Such and such
I liked this book. Af first is was pretty boring but then it got really good. I think girls would appreciate this more than boy would. Read more
Published on Dec 16 2003

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