Island of the Blue Dolphins
Book Description
The Newberry Medal-winning story of a 12-year old girl who lives alone on a Pacific island after she leaps from a rescue ship. Isolated on the island for eighteen years, Karana forages for food, builds weapons to fight predators, clothes herself in a cormorant feathered skirt, and finds strength and peace in her seclusion. A classic tale of discovery and solitude.
Book Information
Publisher | Dell Yearling Books For Young Readers |
Binding | Paperback (40 editions) |
Reading Level | Uncategorized |
# of Pages | N/A |
ISBN-10 | B000L327ZC |
Publication Date | 01/01/1971 |
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6/11/2009 Cheryl Unadorned Book Reviews said:
This was a very interesting book. It painted a beautiful picture of early American Indian life as it underwent difficult and often tragic changes as other cultures intervened. I feel the story lost some of its intrigue and stamina about half way through. And I wasn't altogether pleased with the endi... more
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