this book was great there was so much trama it was so sad and detailed in every chapter i so recomend it to everybody
Island of the Blue Dolphins
By Scott O'Dell
Book 1 of 2 in the
Island of the Blue Dolphins Series
| Interest Level | Reading Level | Reading A-Z | ATOS | Word Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grades 4 - 8 | Grades 10 - 9 | V | 5.4 | 40531 |
Far off the coast of California looms a harsh rock known as the island of San Nicholas. Dolphins flash in the blue waters around it, sea otter play in the vast kep beds, and sea elephants loll on the stony beaches.
Here, in the early 1800s, according to history, an Indian girl spent eighteen years alone, and this beautifully written novel is her story. It is a romantic adventure filled with drama and heartache, for not only was mere subsistence on so desolate a spot a near miracle, but Karana had to contend with the ferocious pack of wild dogs that had killed her younger brother, constantly guard against the Aleutian sea otter hunters, and maintain a precarious food supply.
More than this, it is an adventure of the spirit that will haunt the reader long after the book has been put down. Karana's quiet courage, her Indian self-reliance and acceptance of fate, transform what to many would have been a devastating ordeal into an uplifting experience. From loneliness and terror come strength and serenity in this Newbery Medal-winning classic.
Publisher: HMH Books for Young Readers
ISBN-13: 9780395069622
ISBN-10: 0395069629
Published on 9/9/1960
Binding: Hardcover
Number of pages: 192
Book Reviews (181)
My class and I read this book together and we all loved it so much. If you liked this book I recomend the second book, it is from Ulape's point of view after the boat ride.
this book was full of emotions. this book was sad because Karana gets left behind AWWWW. and Ramo dies super AWWWWWWWW
I thought this book would be boring at first but I was totally wrong! Its so hard to put this book down!
I liked this book because it is of a girl ( a indain girl ) who loses her way. And loses a dog.
it was a great and kept on the edge of my seat you should read it it is so good i love the part when she finds runto aru
The Island of the blue dolphins is a great book. Karana meets some friends while surviving by herself. You should read this for a good book instead of a boring book
This is a great book it is field with all adventure. this book is really sad on some parts but, it is so the best book if you want to reed about native americans and if you like adventure i garnet tea it!!.
Best book ever, just keeps makes your heart pumping NONSTOP!!!!! I also recommend Zia, the second Island of the blue dolphins, also a great book!!!!!!
Sad, but amazing story! I recommend it for 4th grade and up!