Twelve-year-old Karana
lives on an island in the Pacific. The Aleut people come to her island to hunt
sea otter in exchange for goods. Once her village realizes that the Aleuts are
not being honest, a battle breaks out and many lives are lost. Most of the people
in the tribe die, including Karana’s father, the chief. A new chief takes over
and leaves the island for a place he feels will be safer for all of them. Karana and what is left of her tribe are
rounded up to travel by boat to their new home. Unfortunately, her brother is
trying to get his fishing gear and isn’t ready to leave. The boat cannot wait
for him, and Karana jumps off to be with her brother, Ramo. Back on the island there is not much left for
Karana and Ramo to use to survive, since their tribe had packed up all of the
important weapons and food. A pack of
wild dogs makes life even harder when they take Ramo’s life. Now, Karana is on her own and can rely on no
one for help. She is on a path to self-discovery and the obstacles won’t be
easy. Does she have what it takes to
make it? How will Karana survive? Is
there anyone who will be able to keep her company, and is there any way for her
to be saved? Find out how strength, independence, and perseverance can see you
through life’s darkest days.
Has anyone else read Island
of the Blue Dolphins? Or have you read another book by Scott O’Dell? What did you think?
Happy Reading!
~L
~L
LOVE this book!! Karannna is such a great character! I've read a few of his other ones too - Sarah Bishop, Lay Down the Moon, but Blue Dolphin is my fave! :)
ReplyDeleteHi Jemi, It's such a great story. We were happy to share it with you! Thanks for stopping by : ) ~ F
DeleteI won this book when I was in middle school. It was at a special giveaway they were doing for books and other things. It was one of the first times I won a giveaway. :)
ReplyDeleteHi Kelly, That's so cool! A great story to win : ) Great to hear from you! ~ F
DeleteI've never read this book, but I think I need to.
ReplyDeleteI've seen this book on the shelves of the library so many times, but I haven't read it yet. It sounds so good.
ReplyDeleteHi Ciara and Cheri, Yes! Please check it out! It's a great story. Thanks for stopping by : ) ~ F
DeleteWhat a great book to feature! I think I still have my original copy. Loved it.
ReplyDeleteHi C. Lee, Thanks! It truly fits the spirit of the week : ) ~ F
DeleteI read this in middle grade because the real Island of the Blue Dolphins is right off the coastline from where we live. I have such a fondness for this book (although I also have a distinct sense of tragic loss attached to it as well due to the loss of her brother).
ReplyDeleteLOVED that you reviewed this one!!!!!!
M. Christine- How cool that the real Island of the Blue Dolphins is right off the coast of where you live. There is definitely sadness with this book, but so much change and growth, too. So glad you enjoyed the review. :) ~L
DeleteI haven't read it but it sounds fascinating since it's based on a true story, a favorite genre of mine. The message that,"strength, independence, and perseverance can see you through life’s darkest days" is one we should all take to heart.
ReplyDeleteHi Anna Maria, So true! You would enjoy this classic. Thanks so much for stopping by! ~ F
DeleteWhat a great book! It would be a great teaching tool!
ReplyDeleteHi Patty, It definitely is a good teaching tool- and entertaining! Always lovely to hear from you : ) ~F
DeleteHi Patty, It definitely is a good teaching tool- and entertaining! Always lovely to hear from you : ) ~F
DeleteOne of my students had this book and I often stared at it while waiting for him to write his essay. Haven't read it yet though I've heard it's right up there as an MG classic. I love what Anna Maria quoted on!
ReplyDeleteHi Claudine, You would love this story! Karana is a great character to follow along with. Thanks so much for popping by : ) ~ F
DeleteGreat review :D Never heard of this book before.. But it does sound pretty amazing :) Glad you loved it ;)
ReplyDeleteThank you for commenting on my mailbox. <3
Love, Carina @ Carina's Books
Hi Carina, It's a wonderful story. I think you would enjoy it. Thanks for stopping by : ) ~ F
DeleteAlways a good thing to find a book suitable for both sexes, thanks for recommending this.
ReplyDeleteHi Petty, You are welcome! Thanks for stopping by : ) Great to hear from you ~ F
DeleteHi Heidi, It's an excellent book to dig out. Karana is a very spirited character ; ) Thanks so much for stopping by! ~F
ReplyDeleteI've seen this book around since I was a kid and I didn't know what it was about until now. I heard it was sad at parts so I'm a little worried but I do love that this book has a Native American protagonist. It sounds like a book I would like. Something like My Side of the Mountain which I love. I like when books are able to show you ways to be resourceful it makes me dream of a time where I can use it to go hiking or camping in the future.
ReplyDeleteAdriana- If you enjoy books with a Native American protagonist- then you will love Island of the Blue Dolphins. It is sad, but there are hopeful parts, too. Definitely in the same category as My Side of the Mountain! I hope you get to read this one soon! :) ~L
DeleteI've not read this, but what a fun storyline.
ReplyDeleteDonna- It is a great one! :) ~L
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