The True Confessions Of Charlotte Doyle

Type

Book

Authors

Avi

ISBN 10

0439327318

ISBN 13

9780439327312

Tags

Action & Adventure, Girls & Women, 19th Century

Description

Orchard Classics is a collectible hardcover line of award-winning titles from the Orchard backlist that have fresh, beautiful new designs and new author prefaces and discussion guides.In 1832, Charlotte Doyle, a thirteen-year-old school girl, is returning to her family in America from her school in England. Charlotte's voyage takes place on the Seahawk, a seedy ship headed by a murderously cruel captain and sailed by a mutinous crew. Charlotte gets caught up in the bitter feud between captain and crew, which eventually leads to her being found guilty of a murder. This novel is thrilling and fast-paced, "A breathtaking, seafaring adventure...." -- School Library Journal, starred revieW - from Amzon

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