A review by jjrae
The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle by Avi

4.0

I went into this book expecting it to be like a Dear America diary. However, The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle is much deeper, feels more, and knows more. Charlotte's transformation is believable and the reader, too, is introduced to the demanding Captain Jaggery and rugged crew as if aboard that very ship. The character Charlotte makes different decisions than I would have, not the obvious ones. That's what makes her seem real. She's annoying at times. Lot's of tussles concerning loyalty. But everything she does fits her character and I applaud Avi for that.
The story is not lighthearted but the ending will make you satisfied. The moment of Charlotte's transformation, I'd say, doesn't complete itself until the last page, so keep reading. I doubt you'll be disappointed.