The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle:

A Spellbinding Tale of Intrigue and Murder on the High Seas

About This Book

Accused and convicted of murder, thirteen-year-old Charlotte Doyle decides to reveal what really happened aboard the Seahawk, a ship piloted by a tyrannical captain and crewed by mutinous seamen on a long Atlantic Ocean crossing during the summer of 1832. This is her terrifying account of that fateful voyage.

A 1991 Newbery Honor Book designation tops the list of awards and honors bestowed upon this spellbinding tale of intrigue and murder on the high seas.

"A breathless, seafaring adventure." — School Library Journal

Sample text:

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, however: If strong ideas and action offend you, read no more. Find another companion to share your idle hours. For my part I intend to tell the truth as I lived it.

About the Authors or Illustrators

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