The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle by Avi

Having just reread the book after so many years, I wondered whether it would captivate me as much as it did then. I really felt swept up into this adventure on the high seas and was gripped by the story of Charlotte, the lone girl aboard an ill-fated ship destined for mutiny. The language was rich and didn't talk down to the reader, which I enjoyed.

I can remember the very first time I read this book when I was about 10, and not wanting to put it down. A wonderful, sea drenched five stars for this story. Highly recommended to all fans of Historical Fiction and adventure stories. Those are the types of books to savor.Īlso agree with the author.no sequel! Ending was perfect. I loved everything about this book and found the writing sweeping and magnificent. I loved Charlotte's gutsiness and her authenticity. I loved that I felt right there on the ship, as the wind whipped about and Seafoam sprayed everywhere.

I loved the camaraderie of the sailors and the slow and easy pace of the book.

And like with Kit, in Blackbird Pond, Charlotte is, at heart, a warm, sassy and strong female, forced to fight for her life and identity under life threatening circumstances. Like, the other book I mentioned, this book, True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle has the theme of an unusual young female struggling to find her identity in a world that wants to keep her down and mold her to the wishes of other people. But I will talk about why I liked it so much. No in depth plot recount on this one as it is a pretty well known book with hundreds of reviews. One of my all time favorite Historical reads is 'The Witch of Blackbird Pond', which I first read as a kid and I reread it every so often. Specifically, the type where a certain time period or location can come alive.that really just does it for me. So we all read and read and as each new year starts I know for me, I look forward to finding, not just books I like but maybe a few that I c an adore.you know what I mean don't you? It's why we read.always looking for that next hidden treasure.Īnd so far this year I have read some good ones but nothing I'd say just leaps into unforgettable territory. ― Avi, The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle Be careful, Charlotte, careful of the wind you choose.” Ah, yes, but once you're abroad, as you have seen, winds have a mind of their own.

“A sailor chooses the wind that takes the ship from a safe port.

The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle by Avi