A vicious captain, a mutinous crew --and a young girl caught
in the middle
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.
Avi is the author of more than sixty books, including Crispin:
The Cross of Lead, a Newbery Medal winner, and Crispin: At the Edge
of the World. His other acclaimed titles include The True
Confessions of Charlotte Doyle and Nothing But the Truth, both
Newbery Honor Books, and most recently The Seer of Shadows. He
lives with his family in Colorado.