The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle

English language

Published Sept. 1, 1990

ISBN:: 978-0-531-05893-0

(1 review)

The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle is a historical novel by the American author Avi published in 1990. The book is marketed towards children at a reading level of grades 5–8. The book chronicles the evolution of the title character as she is pushed outside her naive existence and learns about life aboard a ship crossing from England to America in 1832. The novel was well received and won several awards, including being named as a Newbery Honor book in 1991.

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5 stars

I greatly enjoyed this book and it's strong lead character. This is the fifth book in my quest to read from my friend's "10 books that influenced" lists, and being a young-adult book, I read it aloud with my daughter. Her rating is five stars, and here is some of what she had to say:

The book, "The True Confessions Of Charlotte Doyle" was one of the best books I have ever read. it shows the story of a 12-year old girl, who lead a normal life. when she boarded the ship, "The Seahawk" her life changed forever.

"Doing her part like we all was,", the captain echoed in a mocking tone. "Mr. Barlow, you are not young. In all your years have you ever seen, ever heard of a girl who took up crew's work?"

Definitely recommended.

I greatly enjoyed this book and it's strong lead character. This is the fifth book in my quest to read from my friend's "10 books that influenced" lists, and being a young-adult book, I read it aloud with my daughter. Her rating is five stars, and here is some of what she had to say:

The book, "The True Confessions Of Charlotte Doyle" was one of the best books I have ever read. it shows the story of a 12-year old girl, who lead a normal life. when she boarded the ship, "The Seahawk" her life changed forever.

"Doing her part like we all was,", the captain echoed in a mocking tone. "Mr. Barlow, you are not young. In all your years have you ever seen, ever heard of a girl who took up crew's work?"

Definitely recommended.