The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle by Avi

The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle

Avi

215 pages • first pub 1990 (editions)

fiction childrens historical young adult adventurous emotional medium-paced

Description

An ocean voyage of unimaginable consequences... Not every thirteen-year-old girl is accused of murder, brought to trial, and found guilty. But I was just such a girl, and my story is worth relating even if it did happen years ago. Be warned, howev...

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Moods

adventurous 100%
tense 45%
inspiring 29%
emotional 25%
hopeful 20%
informative 16%
mysterious 12%
challenging 8%
dark 8%
reflective 8%
funny 4%
lighthearted 4%
sad 4%

Pace

medium 63%
fast 31%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 53% | A mix: 40% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 29%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 61% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 61% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.7

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