The gripping story of young Karana, who survives by herself for eighteen years on a deserted island off the California coast.
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Scott O'Dell won the Newbery Medal for Island of the Blue Dolphins in 1961, and in 1976 the Children's Literature Association named this riveting story one of the 10 best American children's books of the past 200 years. O'Dell was inspired by the real-life story of a 12-year-old American Indian girl, Karana. The author based his book on the life of this remarkable young woman who, during the evacuation of Ghalas-at (an island off the coast of California), jumped ship to stay with her young brother who had been abandoned on the island. He died shortly thereafter, and Karana fended for herself on the island for 18 years.
O'Dell tells the miraculous story of how Karana forages on land and in the ocean, clothes herself (in a green-cormorant skirt and an otter cape on special occasions), and secures shelter. Perhaps even more startlingly, she finds strength and serenity living alone on the island. This beautiful edition of Island of the Blue Dolphins is enriched with 12 full-page watercolor paintings by Ted Lewin, illustrator of more than 100 children's books, including Ali, Child of the Desert. A gripping story of battling wild dogs and sea elephants, this simply told, suspenseful tale of survival is also an uplifting adventure of the spirit. (Ages 9 to 12)
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"A haunting and unusual story. . . A quiet acceptance of fate characterizes her ordeal." -- -- School Library Journal Starred
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By Belle Unruh
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This book is exciting and well written. I read it when I was young and bought it for my granddaughter.
By mattinson
Format:Paperback
I ordered the book Island of the Blue Dolphins because I had read it in school 25 years ago, and loved it. The book I bought was supposed to be good used, but I got a book that looks brand new. It was a pleasure to read the book again, and I thank Amazon for the wonderful service and the great product. Again Thank-you.
By kaydie
Format:Hardcover
why do other people think the book is so 'dull' ? the book is just paying really close to detail because it was written very nicely, which is why most parts of it are very long. .like when she was in the canoe and it was leaking etc. it's still a very good book, it's so sad and wonderful. our teacher told us that this book was based off real experiences, that a girl realllly did survive 18 years on an island by herself. that's what makes it so interesting! some may have not known this, so with this in mind, read the book!
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good story
This was a good story but for me I found it too descriptive at times. My daughter liked it. I just got bored and found myself thinking of other things.
Published on April 8 2009 by B. Cavener
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Classic
I read this book in grade school over ten years ago, and to this day, I cherish it. The assignment was "Survival" and Island is the perfect portrayal. Read more
Published on April 29 2006 by ,Heather
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the book which got many -many prizes
I like this novel very much. I must say that this book was a "winner" of the most famous awards in children literature and got Andersen' gold medal. Read more
Published on Oct 4 2005 by Elena
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blech!
This book is the most boring thing I have ever read. My mom said it was such a wonderful book, and it's one of her favorites. But, goodness, it is drivel. Read more
Published on Dec 17 2004 by candy
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Not Quite Perfect
I read Island of the Blue Dolphins for a required reading book. The book is really good and exciting most of the time, but the end is really bad. Read more
Published on July 7 2004
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Pretty Darn Dull!
My daughter had to read this book this year in the 4th grade. She was so bored by it, that I had to read it aloud to her so that she could pass the weekly chapter quizes. Read more
Published on July 7 2004
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Not a children's book
This book tells the story of a girl who gets stuck on her island after all the rest of her tribe leaves on a boat, and follows her survival as she has to live on her own for many... Read more
Published on Jun 17 2004
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Karana Overcomes Adversity
When her tribe is moved from their home island, Karana stays behind with her little brother. After he is killed, Karana faces 18 lonely years alone on the island. Read more
Published on Jun 11 2004 by Melissa McCauley
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A girl on her own...
Based on the true story of an Indian girl who lived alone for years on the island of San Nicolas, the last woman of her tribe. Read more
Published on Jun 8 2004 by Michael Valdivielso
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Keeping you interested till the very end
Island of the Blue Dolphins is a really great exciting book to read! it is one of my favorite books. Read more
Published on Jun 3 2004 by Edalia Gutierrez
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