85 pages • 2 hours read
AviThe True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle
Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 1990A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
Published in 1990, The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle, by children’s book writer Avi, tells the story of a teenage girl who travels from England to America aboard a sailing ship filled with intrigue, mutiny, and murder; she learns to be a sailor, withstands a hurricane, and thwarts the captain’s attempts to kill her. Written for middle-grade readers, the book won several awards, including the Newbery in 1991.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle by Avi captivates readers with its thrilling maritime adventure and strong female protagonist. Praised for its engaging plot and historical accuracy, it also receives criticism for occasional predictability and character development issues. Overall, fans appreciate its compelling narrative and exploration of themes like bravery and justice.
Who Should Read The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle?
Readers who would enjoy The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle by Avi typically appreciate historical adventure novels with strong, young female protagonists. Fans of Pippi Longstocking by Astrid Lindgren or Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O'Dell will likely find this tale of maritime adventure and self-discovery compelling.
RecommendedReading Age
10-14yearsBook Details
Historical Fiction
Action / Adventure
Society: Class
Identity: Gender
Life/Time: Coming of Age