Name: Island of the Blue Dolphins: A Newbery Award Winner
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Author: Scott O'Dell
ISBN: 9780547328614

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Island of the Blue Dolphins: A Newbery Award Winner

Type

Physical Book

Author

Scott O'Dell

Illustrated by

Ted Lewin

Publisher

Houghton Mifflin

Language

English

Pages

192

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

19.1 x 13.0 x 1.5 cm

Weight

0.16 kg.

ISBN

9780547328614

ISBN13

9780547328614

Synopsis "Island of the Blue Dolphins: A Newbery Award Winner"

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

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Scott O'Dell is an award-winning author whose historical novels have entertained and educated millions of readers around the world. Children with a thirst for adventure and a love for nature are drawn to his stories of youth, whose survival depends on their determination and self-sufficiency. He has been considered "the most outstanding American writer of children's historical fiction" and is one of the best writers of historical fiction for youth. As a writer recognized for his stories set in the past, Scott's novels include gothic romances, non-fiction, and contemporary life stories.

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