Island of the Blue Dolphins

Scott O'Dell's Newbery Medal-winning classic is a gripping tale of survival, strength, and courage.

Based on the true story of a Nicole o 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 have inspired millions of readers in this breathtaking adventure.

Author: Scott O'Dell
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin
Published: 02/08/2010
Pages: 192
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.35lbs
Size: 7.50h x 5.10w x 0.60d
ISBN: 9780547328614

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5.4
Point Value: 6
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 45 / Island of the Blue Dolphins

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. Some of his many books include The Island of the Blue Dolphins; Black Star, Bright dawn; and The Black Pearl.