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What is Island of the Blue Dolphins : A Newbery Award Winner about?

Scott O’Dell's Newbery Medal-winning classic is a gripping tale of survival, strength, and courage. Based on the true story of a Nicoleño 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 has inspired millions of readers in this breathtaking adventure. As Smithsonian magazine put it: "For kids all over the country, reading the book in language arts classes, Karana is a powerful symbol of their growing independence. Through her, they can imagine themselves making their way in the world alone—and thriving."

Who reads Island of the Blue Dolphins : A Newbery Award Winner?

Author

Scott O'Dell; hoopla digital

Publisher

Clarion Books

Published

1960

Language

EN

ISBN

9780547328614

Category

work of fiction

Subjects

Fiction, Literary Fiction, Children'S

Rating

4.7 / 5 (11,209 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14