Island of the Blue Dolphins

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Island of the Blue Dolphins

Island of the Blue Dolphins

By: Scott O'Dell

Island of the Blue Dolphins is the remarkable story of a young Indian girl who lives a serene and courageous life as the solitary survivor on a rocky island off the California coast. The island, shaped like a large fish sunning itself in the sea, is surrounded by blue dolphins, frolicking otters, sea elephants, and countless birds. Once, many Indians lived on the island too, but when the Russians arrived to hunt the wildlife, a war broke out and many perished. The remaining people fled to Santa Catalina Island, but Karana, the girl with the long black hair, and her brother Ramo were left behind.

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Island of the Blue Dolphins is the remarkable story of a strange and beautiful Indian girl who lives a serene and courageous life as the solitary survivor on a rocky island off the California coast.The island looks like a big fish sunning itself in the sea. Around it, blue dolphins swim, otters frolic in the surf, and sea elephants and birds abound. Once, many Indians lived on the island, too. But when the Russian arrived to prey on the wildlife surrounding the island, a war broke out, and many perished. The few that were left fled the island and sailed to the island of Santa Catalina in the east, but Karana, The Girl with the Long Black Hair, and Ramo, her brother, were left behind.


About the Author: 

Scott O'Dell (1898-1989), one of the most respected authors of historical fiction, received the Newbery Medal, three Newbery Honor Medals, and the Hans Christian Andersen Author Medal, the highest international recognition for a body of work by an author of books for young readers. Some of his many books include The Island of the Blue Dolphins, The Road to Damietta, Sing Down the Moon, and The Black Pearl.

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Used in History of California 4-6

  • By: Scott O'Dell

  • Pages: 197

  • ISBN: 9780547328614

  • Media: Paperback

  • Reading level: 4th, 5th, 6th
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