Mar 02, 2024Rudy_Best rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
I first read this book sometime in elementary school. Upon revisiting it as an adult, it lands on me in a unique new way. What stands out to me first and foremost is that the story is told from the first person perspective of Karana, not…
Nov 20, 2023blue_hawk_1992 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
This amazing work of art is a staple in all English classrooms, and for good reason! Karana, who lives off the coast of California, is stranded with no family by her side and no one to help her. Through grit and perseverance, she is able…
Aug 16, 2022Swayam_Panda rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
The Island of the Blue Dolphins is a brilliantly written tale based on a true story about a young stranded girl retold in rich, and raw fashion by Scott O’Dell. Karana is stranded on an island off the coast of Santa Barbara in California.…
Jul 03, 2022Kannadasanv13 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I am a Fifth grader. This book starts off when the main character Karana, and her brother, Ramo see the Aleuts, Russian hunters. After they arrive on the island they start hunting for Otters. They get to stay on the island if they give…
Island of the Blue Dolphins is a biography of a young girl, Karana, who is left behind on an island near Santa Barbara, and has to survive with her younger brother. Reading this book left me in awe, and even inspired. It is impressive and…
Mar 29, 2022Paul_215 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Island of the Blue Dolphins
This story takes place on Catalina island, which is off the coast of Santa Barbara in California. This book is about a young girl who gets stranded on an island with her brother. Her father and many tribe…
Mar 25, 2022Anita_Dickey rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
I read this book for the 52 books in 52 weeks reading challenge. I used the 2021 prompt read a book that includes an exotic animal. It is also on listopia's 300 books everyone should read once list. It is an old childhood favorite. Kindof…
Aug 07, 2020starbits rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Karana is stranded on an island off California's coast. As a 12 year old girl, her tribe sailed off in hopes to find a better place to live. As unfortunate as this sounds, Karana was forgotten and stranded on the island. As she waits for…
Jul 25, 2020Anika_Singh rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Karana used to live with her tribe on an island off the coast of California. When they sailed off to live somewhere else, Karana was left behind.
The only company that she has is the animals and the nature around her. Karana awaits…
Jul 18, 2018ArapahoeMarcia rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
A classic tale of one person's ability to survive and thrive alone on an island. This is a story of ingenuity, strength, and determination. A must read!
Jul 14, 2018TEENREVIEWCREW rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Off the coast of California is a small island known as the San Nicolas Island. The island is filled with wildlife and it is the home of the Native Indians. Until one day the Indians leave, leaving behind a young girl, Karana. Each day she…
Jul 10, 2018ArapahoeSarahD rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
I read this book as a child and have been obsessed with learning about wilderness survival ever since. I now realize that I am probably not as capable as I wish I were but I think we often underestimate our true strength.
Jun 22, 2014emilybach rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This book is fun to read because there's always a "twist" coming your way. It's an unusual story and the really cool thing is is that it was actually based on a real story! I absolutely have to give this book a "hands-down" must-read…
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