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Island Of The Blue Dolphins

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Island of the Blue Dolphins, written by Scott O’Dell, is a classic survival story inspired by the true account of a Native American girl who lived alone on San Nicolas Island, off the coast of California, in the 19th century. The novel follows Karana, a young girl who is left behind when her tribe is evacuated. Alone on the island, she must learn to provide for herself, facing hunger, wild animals, and the loneliness of isolation. Through her ingenuity, courage, and deep connection to nature, Karana builds shelter, fashions weapons, and befriends animals, finding strength in solitude. O’Dell’s storytelling highlights themes of resilience, survival, independence, and the bond between humans and the natural world. Aimed at young readers but beloved by all ages, the novel offers both a thrilling adventure and a moving reflection on perseverance, making it a timeless piece of American children’s literature.

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Series Title

Novel

Call Number

823 ODE i

Publisher

New York : A Yearling Book., 1960

Collation

184 hlm.; 13 x 20 cm

Language

English

ISBN/ISSN

978-0-440-43988-4

Classification

823

Content Type

text

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Carrier Type

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Edition

1

Subject(s)

Novel
Survival
Native American history
San Nicolas Island
Resilience
Nature and solitude
Fiksi

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