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    Last Night in Twisted River

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The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle

by Avi

The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle Cover

ISBN13: 9780380714759
ISBN10: 0380714752
Condition: Standard
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Synopses & Reviews

Publisher Comments:

Not every thirteen-year-old girl is accused of murder, brought to trail and found guilty...

Charlotte Doyle is just such a girl and she swears to tell the truth in all its detail. It happened during the summer of 1832 aboard a ship called the Seahawk. The only passenger on the long Atlantic Ocean crossing, Charlotte found herself caught between the madness of a ruthless captain and the rage of a mutinous crew. This is her terrifying account of that fateful voyage.

Synopsis:

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, 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.

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About the Author

Avi is the author of the Newbery Medal-winning Crispin: The Cross of Lead and the Newbery Honor Books Nothing But the Truth and The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle. He writes the beloved animal adventure series that includes Ragweed, Poppy, winner of the Boston Globe-Horn Book Award, Poppy and Rye, Ereth's Birthday, and Poppy's Return. His many other books include Don't You Know There's a War On? and The Mayor of Central Park—an animal adventure set in Manhattan's most famous park.
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Hillbillydoggy, October 11, 2008 (view all comments by Hillbillydoggy)
This is a great book! She boards a ship, but is caught between the crew and a crazy unforgiving Captain who plots against her and accuses her of murder. The ending is really great!!
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780380714759
Author:
Murray, Ruth E.
Author:
Murray, Ruth E.
Author:
by Avi
Author:
Avi, Avi
Publisher:
HarperTrophy
Location:
New York, N.Y. :
Subject:
Girls & Women
Subject:
Children's fiction
Subject:
Action & Adventure
Subject:
Historical - Other
Subject:
Girls
Subject:
Historical - General
Subject:
Children's 12-Up - Fiction - History
Subject:
Juveniles
Subject:
Sex role
Subject:
Sea stories
Subject:
Action & Adventure - General
Subject:
Historical
Publication Date:
April 1992
Binding:
Mass Market Paperbound
Grade Level:
from 7
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
278
Dimensions:
6.93x4.12x.84 in. .31 lbs.
Age Level:
12-17
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