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Island of the Blue Dolphins

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Island of the Blue Dolphins

by Scott O'Dell

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt | August 12, 1960 | Reinforced Library Binding

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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    Rating: 5/5

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    NerdGirl

    4 months ago

    This was one of my favorite books as a kid so I wary of reading as an adult. Much to my pleasure, I thoroughly enjoyed it again; in fact I’m sure I had a better understanding of the actual historical context to which O’Dell subtly alludes. It’s a well written story of strength and survival, and leaves you feeling empowered with out the need for any sort of love story or shocking scandal which is a refreshing change.

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    Rating: 5/5

    Loved it

    needfire

    5 months ago

    I read this book long time ago, but I remember how much I liked reading it. I like books that are based on true stories and this one of them.

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    Rating: 5/5

    Inspiring

    Chrysanthemum

    3 years ago

    i read this book first when I was 13 which was 3 years ago.
    I really love this book just because it is based on a true story.
    I still like it now and think it's great for any age really.

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    Shelly

    Rating: 4/5

    Great!

    Shelly

    12 years ago

    This is a great book for all ages. It tells a ture story about a young girl trying to survive on her own in the 1800's. I hope everyone enjoy's the book just as much as I did!

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From Our Editors

"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".--School Library Journal, starred review. William Allen White Award; ALA Notable Children's Book; Newbery Medal.

From the Publisher

The gripping story of young Karana, who survives by herself for eighteen years on a deserted island off the California coast.

About the Author

Scott ODell (1898-1989), one of the most respected authors of historical fiction, received the Newbery Medal, three Newbery Honor Medals, and the Hans Christian Andersen Author Medal, the highest international recognition for a body of work by an author of books for young readers. Some of his many books include The Island of the Blue Dolphins, The Road to Damietta, Sing Down the Moon, and The Black Pearl.

Reinforced Library Binding

192 Pages, 5.75 x 8.38 x 0.75 in

August 12, 1960

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt


0395069629
9780395069622

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From the Critics

"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."

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