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Summary: Island of Blue Dolphins
Review: I love it! I first saw this movie when I was younger. I'm in my 40's now and still love it. Every time I watch it I need a box of Kleenex and I have a 9 year old Akita which I named "Rontu" after the dog in the movie!
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Summary: Beautiful Nature with adventure
Review: Without doubt this book is worthy of its Newbery Medal and it's rave reviews. This book manages to both excite and calm the reader. It is also Scott O'Dell's one of the famous books in the world. Based on the true story, with unbelievable survival of young girl, Karana. The plot of this book begins dramatically and mellows with moments of drama. As it's draws to an end, it closes with dramatic ending. There are two major turning points. One of them were when Karen's brother dies. From then on, she had to live her by herself. Also when the Aleuts came back, its scenery plot dramatically. While reading this book, you become intimate with the character, almost like a loyal friend but slightly separated. This book is written in first person so it naturally makes readers to become close to the character. But, sometimes this book slightly separates character and the readers, as we never hear about the main character's innermost thoughts. The only emotions are those that are close friend or observer would notice. It adds more realism because after Karen came to USA she could not communicate. Warm- hearted, adventurous Karen is described very well in this book. Scott O'Dell, author of this book, has written a lot of books for teenagers and one of the most popular, well-loved authors for young people. He won Newbery Award Medal three times and a lot of other awards and in various countries. His books have been translated into other languages so people of all countries can enjoy his classics. One thing that surprises us, while reading this book, is that it is very well researched. He researched a lot of things that are required in order to describe her life in the island. In this book, you'll see a lot of unfamiliar vocabulary that is used to describe things both in the past and related to island life. His style of writing also attracts us. You feel like you were there with her as the reader is just following her like the waves and the wind. It also captures and expresses her feelings. You can almost see the scenes and imagine them clearly. Since it is written in first person, you become friendly with the character. It will draw you in and you'll forget where you are. Just like you have been absorbed by it. One of the things which it draws you in is that the author chooses words that she would choose, to add to authenticity. For example, he would describe the length of time something took as, 'taking many suns to do it.'(Pg. 78) The words used in the book are very very descriptive. The end, it leaves you with more questions than answers. Like did she meet her family or how did she feel when she first came to America? I wished the book had continued and said more about the end. I liked this book because she finally gets back. This book is really a moving, sad and touching, simply a classic, story.
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Summary: HEL-LO?
Review: Ok, now, I understand that some people may disagree with me on this. I don't blame them. But my fourth grade class had to read this book for core literature, and was so increadibly boring! (so much, in fact, that most of my class deemed it an honorary swear word.) It was my belief until fourth grade that no books in the world were boring, but that has changed. This book was a horrible book with no plot, no story, and next to non-exestint character development. O'dell essetianly takes every day things that the main charcter Karana would do anyway and writes six or seven pages on them. "Today I ate dinner." "Today I swam in the ocean." Geez! And there is way to much death. Excuse me, but am I the only one who noticed that EVERYONE EXCEPT KARANA DIES! I mean, everyone on the ship dies, her brother dies, her dog dies ... come on people! How unrealistic, stupid, pointless and sad! I don't know about all you people who gave this book 5 stars, but I do *not* recomend this book to anyone unless you plan on commiting suicide by being bored to death.
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Summary: The Subtle Art of Storytelling
Review: In her subtle way, Karana narrates a story of an island culture along with many truthes of life in this classic young adult novel. Scott Odell creates a paradise and a romanticized situation that continually draws readers in, generation after generation. A story of endurance and survival, Karana's story reflects the story of Santiago in The Old Man and the Sea. In every new experience, Karana learns more about her world and more about herself. Part of the artistic quality of this book is the fact that Karana nver tells readers what she has learned, she shows them. At one point in the book, Karana refers to Rontu's howl as "the sound of many things that I did not understand." Karana shows great wisdom even in the things she does not understand. Because of the removed way she tells her own story, the reader gains an even stronger sense that something very important and extraordinary has occurred. Young adult readers can find an escape from their the difficulties of their own world when they travel to Karana's world. Her inner strength continues to be a souce of fascination and inspiration. Centering this story on a native island culture, odell preserves many customs and mannerisms of these people through Karana. Karana, in turn, gives them to us so that we can preserve them in our minds.
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Summary: This book is about a girl who learns life's not always easy.
Review: This book is one of the best books I have ever read. It's about an Indian girl named Karana who is stranded alone on the Island of Blue Dolphins. She learns to defend herself and make her own weapons. Island of the Blue Dolphins is sad at times, but is still an awesome story for grades 4-7. Give it a try!
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Summary: One of the best books in the world!
Review: I have read this book and it is one of the best ones I have ever read! It is based on the true story of Karana, a twelve year old Indian girl left alone on the island of San Nicholas after her people leave... It is a wonderful, touching, exciting book and I love it and reccomend it to everyone. Three cheers for Scott O'Dell!
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Summary: GREAT AWESOME THRILLIN
Review: I think that this is a great book because of all of the action that keeps you on the edge of your seat!
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Summary: okay
Review: I must admit that this book is quite dull in my point of view. The story is very interesting but the way Scott O'dell wrote it really did disappoint me. I wouldn't recommend you to buy it, but it is a good read.
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Summary: The best!
Review: I read Island of the Blue Dophins and it is the best. It's a wonderful classis so fulfilling and the most unquie hostorical fiction
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Summary: very interesting
Review: I belive that this book is very neatly writen and is very clear and understandable. Many say that it was filled with gore, but in my belife is that there was no such thing they just didn't really read the book. This is a heart stopping story of a girl left on an island off the coast of California, and of her strugle trying to live on her own and survive trough all that comes her way.
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