O’Dell, Scott. 1960. ISLAND OF THE BLUE DOLPHINS. New York: Dell Publishing. ISBN # 04440439884.
The Island of the Blue Dolphins is an amazing story of survival. In 1835 the island is being evacuated of its few residents. Karana, a 12 year old girl, jumps ship at the last minute when she realized her younger brother, Ramo, is still on the island. This effort turns out to be in vain. Ramo is soon killed by wild dogs and Karana is left alone on the island. This is her story of personal triumph as she tames wild dogs, hunts for food, builds shelter, and evades enemies. She survives alone for an incredible amount of time, eighteen years. This story unfolds beautifully as Karana learns to coexist with nature. Readers will cheer and be astonished at her fantastic feats, personal growth and maturation. An author’s note at the end of this story lets the reader that there was a real life Karana who was left behind because, as in this story, she was trying to save her brother. She was discovered alone on the island eighteen years after she was left. This note makes the story all the more amazing.
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