Island of the Blue Dolphins

Name: Island of the Blue Dolphins
ISBN: 9780547488899

Scott O’Dell

1960·256 pages·young adult

Historical Fiction

classics

★ Newbery Medal (1961) · Winner

“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.”
— Smithsonian magazine

Scott O’Dell's 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.

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Island of the Blue Dolphins

Scott O’Dell

★ Newbery Medal (1961) · Winner

Year

1960

Pages

256

Audience

young adult

Historical Fiction

Praise

“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.”
— Smithsonian magazine