The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle is by Avi. It's 1832 and 13-year-old Charlotte Doyle is returning home to America from England. When her chaperones don't show she boards the ship anyway, despite warnings from the crew. The only female on the ship she, at first, sides with the seemingly decent Captain; only to find he's not so decent. She then becomes a member of the crew, is accused of murder, and sentenced to be hanged before reaching home. The ending is a bit far fetched given the time period, but it works well. This is a very pleasant entry into historical fiction.
Ratings: 7th grade - 7 out of 10.
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This book is quite adventurous and thrilling.!
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