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A timeless classic based on a true story, this 1961 Newbery Medal-winner tells the story of a young Indian girl, Karana, as she struggles with the experience of living complet...Read more
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This book is a fun book to read no matter what age you are. I first read this as a child and remembered it and after reading it again 15 years later was still unable to put th...Read more
Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O'Dell (1994, Paperback, Reprint)
Author: Scott O'DellPublisher: Yearling BooksLanguage: English
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A timeless classic based on a true story, this 1961 Newbery Medal-winner tells the story of a young Indian girl, Karana, as she struggles with the experience of living completely alone on a tiny island in the Pacific. Due to a series of misfortunes, when Karana's tribe leaves their beautiful island to escape marauding Russian fishermen, she stays behind, at the mercy of wild dogs and the elements. Karana must figure out how to care for herself, including making weapons--traditionally men's work. With only a dog and the surrounding wildlife for company, Karana spends 18 years relying on her strengths and finding contentedness on her quiet island.
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In the Pacific, there is an island that looks like a big fish sunning itself in the sea. Around it blue dolphins swim, otters play, and sea birds abound. Karana is the Indian girl who lived alone for years on the Island of the Blue Dolphins. Hers is not only an unusual adventure of survival, but also a tale of natural beauty and personal discovery.
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"A haunting and unusual story based on the fact that in the early 1800s an Indian girl spent 18 years alone on a rocky island far off the coast of California...A quiet acceptance of fate characterizes her ordeal."
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A timeless classic based on a true story, this 1961 Newbery Medal-winner tells the story of a young Indian girl, Karana, as she struggles with the experience of living completely alone on a tiny island in the Pacific. Due to a series of misfortunes, when Karana's tribe leaves their beautiful island to escape marauding Russian fishermen, she stays behind, at the mercy of wild dogs and the elements. Karana must figure out how to care for herself, including making weapons--traditionally men's work. With only a dog and the surrounding wildlife for company, Karana spends 18 years relying on her strengths and finding contentedness on her quiet island.
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| Author: | Scott O'Dell |
| Language: | English |
| Publisher: | Yearling Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| ISBN-10: | 0440439884 |
| ISBN-13: | 9780440439882 |
| Additional Details | |
| Edition Description: | Reprint |
| Size | |
| Thickness: | 0.5 in |
| Weight: | 4.8 oz |
Publisher's Note
In the Pacific, there is an island that looks like a big fish sunning itself in the sea. Around it blue dolphins swim, otters play, and sea birds abound. Karana is the Indian girl who lived alone for years on the Island of the Blue Dolphins. Hers is not only an unusual adventure of survival, but also a tale of natural beauty and personal discovery.
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Great book for all ages!
Created: 05/03/08
) This book is a fun book to read no matter what age you are. I first read this as a child and remembered it and after reading it again 15 years later was still unable to put the book down. It is a courageous story about a very strong young woman, who stays on the island where her tribe lived when the rest of her people left on a ship. Her young brother was left behind and when seeing him running along the cliffs from the ship Won-a-Pei-Lei (Karana) flings herself into the ocean to be with her brother. Shortly after her brother is killed by a pack of wild dogs, Karana vows to kill every one of the scavengers to avenge her young brothers death. She makes a home, and comfortably lives on the island in solitary for many years.
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Created: 08/03/08
This is a quality classic based on a true story of a young girl shipwrecked on an island. I read it to my grandsons and they loved it. So, I purchased a copy for my granddaughter to read. Unlike many books published today, this young girl remains innocent but grows into maturity through a myriad of trials and emerges victorious. Should be mandatory reading for grade 3 and up. Parents can feel safe about the contents of this book.
This book is a classic - great read for a young girl
Created: 14/11/09
) The story is based on a true story and is one of courage and self discovery. A great book! I read this book as a child and now my daughter will read this book too.
A good book
Created: 23/06/07
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We had to read this for school and it is a good book. I think the ending was too quick and why would the people not come back to rescue Karana until 18 years later. The book is good and I think anyone who likes to read/watch survival things should get this book. Good buy!!
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Created: 18/11/10
my favorite childhood book as i was severly abused and this book cave me courage you have to read it to understand boys love this story I have first edition already.
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