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ISBN
9780547328614

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Product Identifiers

Publisher
HarperCollins
ISBN-10
0547328613
ISBN-13
9780547328614
eBay Product ID (ePID)
78682956

Product Key Features

Book Title
Island of the Blue Dolphins : a Newbery Award Winner
Number of Pages
192 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2010
Topic
Nature & The Natural World / General (See Also Headings under Animals), Action & Adventure / Survival Stories, Nature & The Natural World / Environment, General, People & Places / United States / Native American
Illustrator
Lewin, Ted
Genre
Juvenile Fiction, Young Adult Fiction
Author
Scott O'dell
Format
Trade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height
0.4 in
Item Weight
5.4 Oz
Item Length
7.6 in
Item Width
5.1 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Juvenile Audience
Reviews
"A haunting and unusual story based on the fact that in the early 1800s an Indian girl spent eighteen years alone on a rocky island far off the coast of California . . . A quiet acceptance of fate characterizes her ordeal." School Library Journal, Starred "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." Amazon.com
Dewey Edition
20
Grade From
Third Grade
Grade To
Seventh Grade
Dewey Decimal
813.5/2
Synopsis
Scott O'Dell's Newbery Medal-winning classic is a gripping tale of survival, strength, and courage. Based on the true story of a Nicoleño Indian girl living alone on an island off the coast of California, Island of the Blue Dolphins has captivated readers for generations. On San Nicolas Island, dolphins flash in the surrounding blue waters, sea otter play in the vast kelp beds, and sea elephants loll on the stony beaches. Here, in the early 1800s, a girl named Karana spent eighteen years alone. Karana had to contend with the ferocious pack of wild dogs that killed her younger brother, constantly guard against Aleutian sea otter hunters, and maintain a precarious food supply. Her courage, self-reliance, and grit has inspired millions of readers in this breathtaking adventure. As Smithsonian magazine put it: "For kids all over the country, reading the book in language arts classes, Karana is a powerful symbol of their growing independence. Through her, they can imagine themselves making their way in the world alone--and thriving.", Scott O'Dell's Newbery Medal-winning classic is a gripping tale of survival, strength, and courage. Based on the true story of a Nicoleño Indian girl living alone on an island off the coast of California, Island of the Blue Dolphins has captivated readers for generations., 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.

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  • by shaylafortune
    22 Mar, 2017Most favourable review

    A Lifelong Favorite

    This book as been one of my favorite books that I read every 3-4 years and love it every time. This is a wonderful book for a little girl or boy that is interested in animals or native Americans but is also a nice easy short read for adults as well. It is also based on a true event and has some background information in the front about the actual woman the story is based on. I cannot praise the nice little book enough.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: goodwillswpa

  • by mR37qh3gT9i@Deleted
    26 May, 2021

    Island of the Blue Dolphins

    I loved this book as a child!!!! Decided to 'Home School' this year; and I also decided to make this required reading for my daughter. *You can also look online at Home School websites and find worksheets/quizzes that go along with the book. Great for Reading Comprehension.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: New

  • by raswrnd-tllele
    18 Jan, 2018

    Affordable Student Books on a Tight Personal Teacher's Income

    I ordered 16 books and most of them were like brand new, the others were used probably once. They were the best price found, too! They arrived in good time and shape. Both shipments came in water proof packaging.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: thrift.books

  • by photo_girl2011
    07 Dec, 2017

    Can’t put it down

    Read the whole book in a day, great easy read

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: thrift.books

  • by 2heifersrfun11
    14 Jul, 2025

    Wife loves the series books are in good ...

    Wife loves the series books are in good condition .

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: oriontechllc

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