The Island of the Blue Dolphins

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Summary: An amazing epic of a young girl surmounting adversity.
Review: Imagine the despair a young girl might face if a failed attempt at heroism left her stranded and alone on an untamed island. In this treasure of a novel, author (and historian) Scott O'Dell explores the challenges, emotions, and triumphs faced by Karana, a Native American girl, as she forges a life for herself as sole inhabitant of a windswept island off the California coast. Though recommended for older readers, my 5 and 7-year-old sons were riveted to this compelling tale--as was I, who found it a magnigicent, subtle read suited to most any age.

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Summary: I liked this book so much!
Review: I read the book "Island of the Blue Dolphin" The author is Scott O'Dell who won the Newbery Medal for this book in 1961. He has written so many kinds of books for teenagers and is one of the most popular authors for young people. In 1976 the Children's Literature Association named this riveting story one of the ten best American children's boos of the past two handred years. The story is about a twelve-year old American Indian girl,Karana. O'Dell wrote the real-life story of that litle Indian girl. One day a ship came to take the Indians off of the island, which looks like the blue dolphin. In all the excitement, they didn't make sure that everyone was on the ship. So they didn't notice that Karana's little brother wasn't on the ship. She jumped ship to stay with her little brother, who had been abandoned on the island, but he dided shourtly thereafter, adn she had to live alone on the island for 18 years. After that she had to wait a long time for them come back and get her. So she made weapons, built shelter, found good and fought wild dogs by herself,but also she made wonderful friend to talk with. She became a very strong person during those 18 years. This story written primarily for children. So if you like books about survival adn adventure read this book. It's a good book that touches your heart. I loved it!

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Summary: The Island of the Blue Dolphins
Review: The Island of the Blue Dolphins
By: Scott O'Dell
September 20, 2002

The Island of the Blue Dolphins was one of the best books I read! It had had excitement in it, some action, and a lot of adventure. This story takes place on a island near California. There is a girl named Karana who lives with her tribe including her brother, sister, and father who was chief of the tribe. Karana was a girl that liked adventure. Her brother also like adventure but he like action too. Their father was a man that liked peace and fairness. My favorite character in this book is Karana. She is my favorite because she brave and adventurous. She also loves to help and care for animals. I liked this book a lot. It had a lot of interesting parts in it, and the author , Scott O' Dell, made it very detailed and desciptive so it was easy to understand. I think Scott O'Dell's purpose for writing this book was to show how the indians had to live. I also think he wants the readers to learn how they survived a long time ago. He also wanted the readers to learn that the indians didn't like the white men because they killed animals.

There are a lot of important events in this book. One of my favorites was in the beginning of the book. It started when Karana saw a big ship coming to the island that day. Finally when it got to shore the people from the boat started talking to her father. She soon learned that they were Aluets and they came to hunt otter. The captain said that he would give one part to the chief and then the Aluets would get the other 2 parts. They all started fighting and many men died including Karana's father. When the Aluets left they left behind nine chests of beads. My favorite quote in this book was "Dolphins rose out of the sea and swam before the ship." I liked it because it was at the end of the book and added to the happy ending.

I thought this was a great book! I liked it because it had a lot of adventure and also because Karana had to live alone for many years on the island and even break some rules. The type of reader that would like this book would have to like Historical-Fiction and a lot of adventure. I would recommened this book because it is fun, adventurous, and it is a hard book to put down!

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Summary: The Best Island
Review: I am currently 24 years of age. I read Island of Blue Dolphins when I was in my very early teens. It is wonderful book. While reading it I could see the story unfolding in my mind's eye. I admired the strength of our heroine and related to her weaknesses. I tried to place myself in her shoes, and feel what she felt. When I discovered that my much younger sister, 11 years old, had developed a love I books I instantly thought of this book. It is a perfect read forone such as her. I plan to buy it for her as a birthday gift. I suggest this to anyone young person. Whether you are young in age or young at heart this is a great read.

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Summary: island of the blue dolphins
Review: This is a marvilous book it is very emotional. When her family dieds and is left all alone on the Island of Blue Dolphins she has to learn trust her ansisters and her enstinks.When the ship finally comes she is not sure that she wants go and leave the animals she has learned to love. Find out what happens in Island of the Blue Dolphins!