Island of the Blue Dolphins

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. Once, Indians also lived on the island. And when they left and sailed to the east, one young girl was left behind.

Karana is the Indian girl who lived without human company for nearly twenty years on the Island of the Blue Dolphins. Year after year she waited for a ship to resuce her. While she waited, she kept herself alive by building shelter, finding food, and fighting her enemies, the wild dogs.

Based on a true story, Karana;s is not only an unusual adventure of survival, but also a tale of the strength and resilience of the human spirit.

Newbery Medal winner Island of the Blue Dolphins is considered one of the greatest children''s books ever written. This story of survival is as haunting and beautiful today as it was when it first appeared in print. And now, just in time to celebrate the book''s fiftieth anniversary, Sandpiper is honored to bring a new paperback edition of this masterpiece to the next generation. With gorgeous packaging and an introduction by Newbery Medal winner Lois Lowry, this version will guarantee Karana''s story inspires readers for decades to come