Talk:The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle/GA1

GA Review

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Reviewer: Carbrera (talk · contribs) 21:16, 23 June 2016 (UTC)

Infobox

• The book cover image requires an alt description, so please add one
• Rest is great

Lead

• "The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle is a historical fiction novel by the American author Avi, published in 1990."

Plot synopsis

• Way too long for a GA; please severely reduce (I'd recommend cutting this particular plot summary in half.)
• However, what you do have has no spottable grammar mistakes, so try to maintain that please

Main characters

• Charlotte Doyle --> Character needs sourcing
• Captain Jaggery --> Character needs sourcing
• Zachariah --> Character needs sourcing
• Also no spottable grammar issues, just needs adequate sourcing

Reception

Paragraph 1

• "In its starred review of the book, Kirkus Reviews called it "tautly plotted, vividly narrated, carefully researched: a thrilling tale deepened by its sober look at attitudes that may have been more exaggerated in the past but that still persist".[1]" --> Any particular critic from Kirkus Reviews, or just Kirkus Reviews in general?
• "The Five Owls review journal noted the "innovative mixture of history and fiction" and said the book was "expertly crafted and consistently involving, it is sure to excite, enthrall, and challenge readers."[2]" --> "Cathryn Mercier of the Five Owls review journal noted the "innovative mixture of history and fiction" and said the book was "expertly crafted and consistently involving, it is sure to excite, enthrall, and challenge readers."[2]"
• "Booklist contended it was not just an adventure story, saying the dynamic between Charlotte and Zachariah "allows the story to rise above swashbuckling adventure, though that element is there too. From its riveting opening line...to its surprise ending, this is a story harder to forget."[4]" --> "Barbara Elleman, writing for Booklist, contended it was not just an adventure story, saying the dynamic between Charlotte and Zachariah "allows the story to rise above swashbuckling adventure, though that element is there too. From its riveting opening line...to its surprise ending, this is a story harder to forget."[4]"

Awards

• Great! :)

Film

• Also great!

End of GA Review:

A fairly decent article that just needs some additional attention; I will be placing said article on hold for seven days so it can received its needed attention. Thanks and good luck! Please contact me if you need anything. Cheers, Carbrera (talk) 21:29, 23 June 2016 (UTC).

Failing due to inactivity for over a week. Please renominate in the future for a different review from me. Thanks. Cheers, Carbrera (talk) 22:55, 30 June 2016 (UTC).