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The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle
Children's fiction
The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle
232 pages · First published 1990
Thirteen-year-old Charlotte Doyle boards the Seahawk in 1832 expecting a respectable transatlantic voyage under the protection of Captain Jaggery. She instead finds herself the only passenger and only female aboard a ship where the crew fears the captain and tensions are moving toward mutiny. Charlotte’s assumptions about class, authority, and proper behavior collapse as she is forced to choose sides and eventually defend herself against a murder accusation. Avi’s Newbery Honor novel combines maritime adventure and coming-of-age drama around a sheltered girl whose understanding of justice changes radically at sea.
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Murder and death
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Bush Tea with Honey
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- Steep the tea and any herbs or whole spices in hot water according to the tea type, then strain. Stir in sweetener and juices. Serve hot.
- Garnish: Citrus peel, herb, or fruit from the recipe, if applicable.
- Glassware: Mug.
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A slow-sipping glass of wine suits an evening of clues and clever sleuthing.
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- 2 oz pear juice ↗
- 1/2 oz fresh lemon juice ↗
- 3 oz brut sparkling wine
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- Garnish: Thin pear slice or lemon twist.
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